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Gady Family History

Gady 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: Gay, Gade, Gandy, Lady, Gadd, Cady, Gad, Grady, Rady, Dady

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Where is the Gady family from?

You can see how Gady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Gady families living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gady's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Gady families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gady 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 Gady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gady. 48% of Gady men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Gady women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gady were Chauffeur and Laundress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Chauffeur
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    22%
  • Housework
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Laundress
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gady 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Gady. 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 242 military records available for the last name Gady. For the veterans among your Gady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gady lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Gady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gady in 1964 was 96, and 80 in 2004.

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