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Paidy Family History

Paidy 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: Paddy, Pardy, Pay, Paley, Priddy, Paine, Gandy, Hardy, Zaidi, Pardo

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Where is the Paidy family from?

You can see how Paidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paidy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paidy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Paidy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Paidy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Paidy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paidy 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 51 census records available for the last name Paidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paidy 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Paidy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Paidy. For the veterans among your Paidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paidy lifespan?

Average Paidy life expectancy in 1965 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paidy 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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