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Pady Family History

Pady Surname Meaning

Cornish and English (Devon): variant of Paddy.

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


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Where is the Pady family from?

You can see how Pady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pady family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Pady families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Pady families living in Devon. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pady's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pady families in 1891.
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What did your Pady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pady. 34% of Pady men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 63% of Pady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pady were Head Master Elementary Sch and Dressmaking.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    34%
  • Unfit For Occupation
    34%
  • Head Master Elementary Sch
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Household Duties
    25%
  • Dressmaking
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pady 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 265 immigration records available for the last name Pady. 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 83 military records available for the last name Pady. For the veterans among your Pady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pady lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pady in 1964 was 72, and 99 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pady 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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