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Niddey Family History

Niddey 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: Sidney, Ridley, Nieder, Kidney, Kidder, Fiddes, Hidde, Hidden, Gidley

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Where is the Niddey family from?

You can see how Niddey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Niddey family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Niddey family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Niddey's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Niddey families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Niddey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Niddey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Niddey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Niddey. For the veterans among your Niddey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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