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Kaady Family History

Kaady 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: Kanady, Keady, Kady, Kay, Saad, Kaake, Gandy, Kanda, Hardy, Kraly

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Where is the Kaady family from?

You can see how Kaady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaady family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kaady families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kaady's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Kaady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kaady. 60% of Kaady men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Kaady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaady 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Kaady. 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 43 military records available for the last name Kaady. For the veterans among your Kaady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaady lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Kaady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kaady in 1962 was 69, and 59 in 2003.

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