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Pirdy Family History

Pirdy 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: Purdy, Pardy, Bird, Priddy, Percy, Hardy, Perry, Pardo, Pray, Aird

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Where is the Pirdy family from?

You can see how Pirdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirdy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Pirdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Pirdy families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirdy's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Pirdy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirdy 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 190 census records available for the last name Pirdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirdy 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Pirdy. 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 15 military records available for the last name Pirdy. For the veterans among your Pirdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirdy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Pirdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Pirdy in 1969 was 96, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirdy 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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