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Py Family History

Py Name 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: Pu, Pay, Pi, Pye, Po, Ply, Pry, Hy, Ey, Ly

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Where is the Py family from?

You can see how Py families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Py family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Py families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Py families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Py's in USA. New York had the highest population of Py families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Py surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Py ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Py. 43% of Py men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Operator
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Py. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Py 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Py. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Py. For the veterans among your Py ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Py lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Py life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Py in 1955 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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