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Pedew Family History

Pedew 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: Peden, Perdew, Peter, Peel, Eden, Reder, Petek, Edel, Redel, Pender

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Where is the Pedew family from?

You can see how Pedew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1881. The most Pedew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 5 Pedew families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedew's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Pedew families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedew surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Pedew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedew 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Pedew. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pedew. For the veterans among your Pedew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedew lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Pedew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pedew in 1981 was 72, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedew 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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