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Indy Family History

Indy 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: Andy, Lindy, Kindy, Inda, Rindy, Endy, Linde, Ida, Kind, Ing

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Where is the Indy family from?

You can see how Indy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Indy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Indy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Indy families living in South Carolina. This was about 61% of all the recorded Indy's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Indy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Indy 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 561 census records available for the last name Indy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Indy 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Indy. 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 316 military records available for the last name Indy. For the veterans among your Indy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Indy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Indy 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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