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Padly Family History

Padly 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: Padley, Paddy, Padlo, Pauly, Paul, Palm, Pay, Early, Paley, Palla

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Where is the Padly family from?

You can see how Padly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Padly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Padly families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Padly's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Padly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Padly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padly 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Padly. 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 16 military records available for the last name Padly. For the veterans among your Padly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padly lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Padly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Padly in 1970 was 83, and 100 in 2003.

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