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Floody Family History

Floody 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: Flood, Foody, Goody, Blood, Moody, Flory, Floor, Woody, Looby, Flook

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Where is the Floody family from?

You can see how Floody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Floody family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Floody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Floody families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Floody's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Floody families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Floody 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 Floody ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic (paid) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Floody. 100% of Floody women worked as a Domestic (paid).

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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

  • Domestic (paid)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Floody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Floody 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Floody. 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 284 military records available for the last name Floody. For the veterans among your Floody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Floody lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Floody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Floody in 1964 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Floody

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Floody 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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