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Padia Family History

Padia Surname Meaning

Indian (Tamil Nadu): Tuluva Brahmin name for people who originally came from Maharashtra of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Padia family from?

You can see how Padia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Padia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 396 Padia families living in New Mexico. This was about 88% of all the recorded Padia's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Padia families in 1880.
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What did your Padia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Padia. 55% of Padia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Padia women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Padia were Cook and Weaver.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Labor
    13%
  • Farm Labor
    9%
  • Cook
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Padia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padia 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Padia. 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 493 military records available for the last name Padia. For the veterans among your Padia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Padia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Padia in 1963 was 64, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Padia 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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