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Preedy Family History

Preedy Name Meaning

see Priddy .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Reedy, Preddy, Priddy, Creed, Reddy, Prey, Presby, Pretty, Breed

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Where is the Preedy family from?

You can see how Preedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Preedy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 5 Preedy families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Preedy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Preedy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preedy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Preedy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Preedy. 50% of Preedy men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Preedy women worked as a Clerk. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Preedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preedy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 857 immigration records available for the last name Preedy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 887 military records available for the last name Preedy. For the veterans among your Preedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preedy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Preedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Preedy in 1963 was 71, and 97 in 2002.

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