Cardey Family History

Cardey Surname Meaning

variant of Cardew; see also Cardy. reduced form of McHardy.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Carey, Carden, Carley, Carney, Cardy, Carder, Carvey, Carsey, Hardey, Harvey

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Where is the Cardey family from?

You can see how Cardey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cardey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Cardey families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cardey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cardey families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cardey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cardey. 30% of Cardey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cardey women worked as a Packer.

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

30%

Farmer

30%

Farming

20%

Hired hand

20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Packer

100%

What is the average Cardey lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cardey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cardey in 1958 was 54, and 54 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.