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Puddyford Family History

Puddyford 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: Padelford, Pulford, Playford, Peddicord, Dunford, Lunsford, Radford

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Where is the Puddyford family from?

You can see how Puddyford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Puddyford family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Puddyford families living in Essex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Puddyford's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Puddyford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Puddyford 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 Puddyford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Puddyford. 100% of Puddyford men worked as a Coal Dealer and 100% of Puddyford 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

  • Coal Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Puddyford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Puddyford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Puddyford 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Puddyford. 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 5 military records available for the last name Puddyford. For the veterans among your Puddyford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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