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Clarady Family History

Clarady 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: Clardy, Claridy, Clary, Cardy, Parady, Varady, Clara, Lardy, Clady

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Where is the Clarady family from?

You can see how Clarady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clarady family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Clarady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Clarady families living in Missouri. This was about 26% of all the recorded Clarady's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Clarady families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clarady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Clarady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Clarady. 43% of Clarady 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Electric Welder
    29%
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Census Records

There are 786 census records available for the last name Clarady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clarady 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Clarady. 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 118 military records available for the last name Clarady. For the veterans among your Clarady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clarady lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Clarady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Clarady in 1966 was 76, and 59 in 2002.

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