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Origins of the Ady surname

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About the Adys

We have a total number of 988 records for people with the last name Ady.

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Where do most Adys live?

In 1921, most Adys lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Adys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 748 records for the Ady surname. The oldest one dates back to 1825.

Who were Adys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Adys.

What are the most common Ady first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Adys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Adys in 1921
Widow

11

Dressmaker

7

Farmers Wife

4

House Servant

4

Living On Her Own Means

3

Common Male occupations for Adys in 1921
Yeoman

21

Butcher

9

Husbandman

7

Clerk

5

Clothier

5

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