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Pedde Family History

Pedde 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: Pedder, Wedde, Fedde, Edde, Peddle, Peddy, Peddie, Pelle, Geddie

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Where is the Pedde family from?

You can see how Pedde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedde family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pedde families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Pedde families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedde's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Pedde families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedde surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Pedde ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pedde. 50% of Pedde men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Pedde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Pedde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedde 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Pedde. 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 63 military records available for the last name Pedde. For the veterans among your Pedde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedde lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Pedde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Pedde in 1970 was 88, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pedde

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedde 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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