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Lidy Family History

Lidy 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: Lady, Hidy, Lindy, Lide, Ludy, Lisy, Lydy, Liby, Leidy, Liddy

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Where is the Lidy family from?

You can see how Lidy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lidy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lidy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 113 Lidy families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Lidy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Lidy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lidy 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 Lidy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Lidy. 86% of Lidy 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Lidy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lidy 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 310 immigration records available for the last name Lidy. 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 260 military records available for the last name Lidy. For the veterans among your Lidy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lidy lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Lidy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Lidy in 1964 was 79, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Lidy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lidy 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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