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Cairdy Family History

Cairdy Surname 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: Cardy, Caird, Carey, Carda, Cardo, Hardy, Carby, Aird, Candy, Fairey

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Where is the Cairdy family from?

You can see how Cairdy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cairdy family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Cairdy families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Cairdy families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cairdy's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cairdy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cairdy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Cairdy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cairdy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cairdy. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cairdy. For the veterans among your Cairdy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cairdy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cairdy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cairdy

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