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Spady Family History

Spady Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Spade spelled thus to preserve the second syllable in pronunciation.

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


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Where is the Spady family from?

You can see how Spady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Spady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Spady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Spady families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Spady's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Spady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Spady 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 Spady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Spady. 49% of Spady men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Spady women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Spady were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    49%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Spady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Spady 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 513 immigration records available for the last name Spady. 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 Spady. For the veterans among your Spady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Spady lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Spady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Spady in 1951 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Spady 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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