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Perdy Family History

Perdy 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: Percy, Perry, Purdy, Pardy, Peddy, Berry, Terry, Merry, Dery, Penny

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Where is the Perdy family from?

You can see how Perdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perdy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perdy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Perdy families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Perdy's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Perdy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perdy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perdy. 100% of Perdy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Perdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perdy 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Perdy. 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 140 military records available for the last name Perdy. For the veterans among your Perdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perdy lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Perdy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Perdy in 1973 was 93, and 50 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perdy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perdy 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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