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Preedy Family History

Preedy Surname Meaning

see Priddy.

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


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Where is the Preedy family from?

You can see how Preedy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Preedy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Preedy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 103 Preedy families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Preedy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Preedy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Preedy 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 Preedy 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 Preedy. 18% of Preedy men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Preedy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Preedy were Mechanic and 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
    18%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Gardener
    12%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

What Preedy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Preedy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Preedy 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Preedy. 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 887 military records available for the last name Preedy. For the veterans among your Preedy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Preedy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Preedy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Preedy in 1963 was 71, and 97 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Preedy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Preedy 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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