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Pedit Family History

Pedit 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: Petit, Pepin, Peil, Pepi, Pei, Bedi, Peart, Heit, Pedro, Peri

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Where is the Pedit family from?

You can see how Pedit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedit families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pedit family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedit's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pedit families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Pedit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedit 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pedit. 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 82 military records available for the last name Pedit. For the veterans among your Pedit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedit lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2001, in the United States, Pedit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pedit in 1997 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedit 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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