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Undy Family History

Undy Surname Meaning

Apparently from Undy alias Gwndy (Monmouths) which is recorded as Wundi in 1254, Wondy in 1314, and Undy in 1535.

The etymology of the place-name is unknown.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Undy family from?

You can see how Undy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Undy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Undy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Undy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 69% of all the recorded Undy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Undy families in 1891.
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What did your Undy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (below) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Undy. 100% of Undy men worked as a Colliery Hewer (below) and 100% of Undy 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer (below)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Undy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Undy 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Undy. 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 98 military records available for the last name Undy. For the veterans among your Undy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Undy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Undy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Undy in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

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