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Liddy Family History

Liddy Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Leddy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Liddy family from?

You can see how Liddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Liddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Liddy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 49 Liddy families living in Cornwall. This was about 23% of all the recorded Liddy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Liddy families in 1891.
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What did your Liddy 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 Liddy. 100% of Liddy men worked as a General Labourer and 96% of Liddy 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    5%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Liddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Liddy 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Liddy. 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 Liddy. For the veterans among your Liddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Liddy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Liddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Liddy in 1956 was 56, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Liddy 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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