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Addy Family History

Addy Surname Meaning

English (West Yorkshire): from the Middle English personal name Addy, a pet form of Adam.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


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Where is the Addy family from?

You can see how Addy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Addy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Addy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 969 Addy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Addy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Addy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Addy 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 Addy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Addy. 18% of Addy men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Addy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Addy were Farmworker and Household 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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Joiner
    5%
  • Postman
    5%
  • Farmworker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 45,000 census records available for the last name Addy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Addy 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Addy. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Addy. For the veterans among your Addy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Addy lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Addy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Addy in 1948 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Addy 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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