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Paddie Name Meaning

English: variant of Paddy .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Addie, Peddie, Gaddie, Geddie, Badie, Waldie, Radde, Padin, Hardie

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Where is the Paddie family from?

You can see how Paddie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paddie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paddie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1880 there were 2 Paddie families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paddie's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paddie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paddie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paddie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paddie. 48% of Paddie men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Paddie women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paddie were Pole Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    31%
  • Helper
    14%
  • Pole Worker
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 829 census records available for the last name Paddie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paddie 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Paddie. 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 76 military records available for the last name Paddie. For the veterans among your Paddie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paddie lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paddie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paddie in 1963 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

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