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Pedly Family History

Pedly 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: Pedley, Pelly, Peddy, Peel, Penny, Medley, Pelle, Peil, Percy, Perla

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Where is the Pedly family from?

You can see how Pedly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pedly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Pedly families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Pedly's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Pedly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedly 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 Pedly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pedly. 72% of Pedly 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
    72%
  • Private Means
    29%

What Pedly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Pedly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedly 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Pedly. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pedly. For the veterans among your Pedly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedly lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Pedly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pedly in 1988 was 80, and 85 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedly 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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