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Pedrey Family History

Pedrey 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: Pedley, Petrey, Medley, Percy, Audrey, Perry, Petre, Ardrey, Padley

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Where is the Pedrey family from?

You can see how Pedrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedrey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pedrey families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Pedrey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedrey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pedrey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedrey 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 24 census records available for the last name Pedrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedrey 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pedrey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pedrey. For the veterans among your Pedrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedrey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Pedrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pedrey in 1975 was 70, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedrey 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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