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Padie Family History

Padie 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: Badie, Padin, Adie, Eadie, Marie, Paris, Pate, Paske, Cade, Paine

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Where is the Padie family from?

You can see how Padie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Padie families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 2 Padie families living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Padie's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Padie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Padie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Padie. 100% of Padie 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Padie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padie 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Padie. 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 74 military records available for the last name Padie. For the veterans among your Padie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Padie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Padie in 1969 was 62, and 62 in 2003.

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