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Peddie Family History

Peddie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from a pet form of the personal name Peter.

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


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Where is the Peddie family from?

You can see how Peddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peddie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 35 Peddie families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Peddie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peddie families in 1891.
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What did your Peddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steel Erector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peddie. 34% of Peddie men worked as a Steel Erector and 90% of Peddie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peddie were Plumber and Shorthand typist.

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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

  • Steel Erector
    34%
  • Coal Hoist Labourer
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Laundress
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand typist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Peddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peddie 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Peddie. 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 Peddie. For the veterans among your Peddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peddie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Peddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Peddie in 1952 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peddie 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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