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Preddey Family History

Preddey 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: Preddy, Priddy, Reddy, Redder, Pedley, Pressey, Pedder, Redden

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Where is the Preddey family from?

You can see how Preddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preddey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Preddey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Preddey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Preddey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Preddey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Preddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preddey 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Preddey. 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 39 military records available for the last name Preddey. For the veterans among your Preddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preddey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1983, in the United States, Preddey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Preddey in 1962 was 78, and 92 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preddey 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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