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Preddy Family History

Preddy Surname Meaning

Welsh: variant of Priddy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Preddy family from?

You can see how Preddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Preddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 107 Preddy families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Preddy's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Preddy families in 1891.
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What did your Preddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Preddy. 11% of Preddy men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Preddy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preddy were Farm Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • Coal Hewer
    11%
  • Coal Hewer H W
    11%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Preddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preddy 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Preddy. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Preddy. For the veterans among your Preddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preddy lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Preddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Preddy in 1953 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preddy 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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