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Carody Family History

Carody 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: Cardy, Carmody, Parody, Carey, Caron, Carda, Cardo, Hardy, Carby

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Where is the Carody family from?

You can see how Carody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Carody family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Carody families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there was 1 Carody family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Carody's in USA. New York had the highest population of Carody families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Carody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Carody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Carody. 100% of Carody men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Carody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Carody 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Carody. 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 6 military records available for the last name Carody. For the veterans among your Carody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Carody lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Carody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Carody in 1969 was 79, and 79 in 1991.

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