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Predie Family History

Predie 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: Preis, Pride, Bredin, Preble, Prete, Fedie, Trede, Brodie, Dredge

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Where is the Predie family from?

You can see how Predie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Predie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Predie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Predie families living in Midlothian. This was about 83% of all the recorded Predie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Predie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Predie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Predie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Predie 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 Predie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Predie. For the veterans among your Predie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Predie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Predie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Predie

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