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Abdy Family History

Abdy 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: Abdo, Andy, Addy, Ady, Abby, Abdi, Abu, Abad, Bay, Gandy

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Where is the Abdy family from?

You can see how Abdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Abdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Abdy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Abdy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Abdy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Abdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Abdy 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 Abdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Abdy. 34% of Abdy men worked as a Colliery Hewer (heavy Worker) and 86% of Abdy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Abdy were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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 (heavy Worker)
    34%
  • French Polisher
    17%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Independent Means
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Abdy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Abdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Abdy 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Abdy. 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 267 military records available for the last name Abdy. For the veterans among your Abdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Abdy lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Abdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Abdy in 1968 was 55, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Abdy 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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