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Origins of the Vardy surname

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Where do most Vardys live?

In 1921, most Vardys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Vardys

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

We have 6,930 records for the Vardy surname. The oldest one dates back to 1802.

Who were Vardys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Vardy first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Vardys

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

Common Female occupations for Vardys in 1921
General Servant Domestic

27

Living On Own Means

15

Domestic Servant

13

Dressmaker

13

Housekeeper

8

Common Male occupations for Vardys in 1921
Coal Miner

213

Coal Miner Hewer

66

Blacksmith

30

Frame Work Knitter

21

Framework Knitter

17

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