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Lydy Family History

Lydy Surname Meaning

Variant of Lyday a surname of German origin (see Leidig).

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


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Where is the Lydy family from?

You can see how Lydy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lydy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Lydy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Lydy family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Lydy's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Lydy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lydy 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 Lydy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lydy. 27% of Lydy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Lydy women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lydy were Carpenter and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Lydy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 993 census records available for the last name Lydy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lydy 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Lydy. 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 294 military records available for the last name Lydy. For the veterans among your Lydy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lydy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lydy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lydy in 1962 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lydy 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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