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Pidgley Family History

Pidgley Surname Meaning

Variant of Pidsley with assimilation of -ds- to -dg-.

Compare John Pidesley 1573 in IGI (Bickleigh near Exeter Devon).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pidgley family from?

You can see how Pidgley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pidgley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pidgley families living in Somerset. This was about 13% of all the recorded Pidgley's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Pidgley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pidgley 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 Pidgley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pidgley. 100% of Pidgley men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Pidgley 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Humper (ge
    12%
  • Paid Domestic Duties
    6%

What Pidgley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Pidgley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pidgley 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Pidgley. 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 99 military records available for the last name Pidgley. For the veterans among your Pidgley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pidgley lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Pidgley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pidgley in 1973 was 84, and 85 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pidgley 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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