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Cadey Family History

Cadey Name Meaning

see Caddy .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Carey, Cade, Caley, Cady, Cadet, Caddy, Casey, Cavey, Adey, Caden

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Where is the Cadey family from?

You can see how Cadey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Cadey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cadey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cadey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadey 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 Cadey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Social Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cadey. 34% of Cadey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cadey women worked as a Social Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cadey were Welder and Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Welder
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Social Worker
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cadey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadey 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Cadey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 270 military records available for the last name Cadey. For the veterans among your Cadey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Cadey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cadey in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 1996.

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