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Kadey Family History

Kadey 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: Kader, Kade, Kaden, Kadel, Kaley, Kaney, Adey, Kagey, Kady, Kasey

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Where is the Kadey family from?

You can see how Kadey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kadey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Kadey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Kadey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Kadey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadey 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 Kadey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kadey. 56% of Kadey men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    56%
  • Farmer
    45%

What Kadey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Kadey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadey 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Kadey. 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 65 military records available for the last name Kadey. For the veterans among your Kadey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Kadey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kadey in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kadey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadey 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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