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Theady Family History

Theady 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: Heady, Hendy, Head, Healy, Shealy, Theall, Deady, Ready, Treacy

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Where is the Theady family from?

You can see how Theady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theady family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Theady families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Theady's in USA. New York had the highest population of Theady families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theady ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Theady ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Theady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theady 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Theady. 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 8 military records available for the last name Theady. For the veterans among your Theady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theady lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Theady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Theady in 1971 was 73, and 75 in 1998.

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