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Addey Family History

Addey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Adney, Addeo, Adley, Addy, Adey, Waddey, Radney, Ades, Alder, Aude

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Where is the Addey family from?

You can see how Addey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 95 Addey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Addey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Addey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Addey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Addey. 96% of Addey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Private Means
    4%

What Addey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Addey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addey 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Addey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 133 military records available for the last name Addey. For the veterans among your Addey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Addey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Addey in 1972 was 73, and 61 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Addey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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