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Jady Family History

Jady 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: Lady, Cady, Jay, Rady, Dady, Mady, Judy, Ady, Kady, Eady

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Where is the Jady family from?

You can see how Jady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jady family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Jady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Jady families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Jady's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Jady families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Jady ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Jady. 100% of Jady men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Jady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jady 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Jady. 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 21 military records available for the last name Jady. For the veterans among your Jady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jady lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1983, in the United States, Jady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jady in 1975 was 67, and 66 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jady 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.

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