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Pedt Family History

Pedt 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: Pett, Peet, Peot, Pert, Peat, Pelt, Port, Peel, Peck, Pott

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Where is the Pedt family from?

You can see how Pedt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pedt family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pedt families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Pedt families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pedt's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pedt families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pedt 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 84 census records available for the last name Pedt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pedt 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Pedt. 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 55 military records available for the last name Pedt. For the veterans among your Pedt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pedt lifespan?

Average Pedt life expectancy in 1982 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pedt 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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