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Northy Family History

Northy Surname Meaning

see Northey.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Northy family from?

You can see how Northy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Northy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Northy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Northy families living in Cornwall. This was about 37% of all the recorded Northy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Northy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Northy 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 Northy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Northy. 100% of Northy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Northy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Northy 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Northy. 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 233 military records available for the last name Northy. For the veterans among your Northy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Northy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Northy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Northy in 1966 was 79, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Northy 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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