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Caddy Family History

Caddy Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Dorset): perhaps from an unrecorded Middle English personal name Caddy

a pet form of Old English Cada (see Cade).

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


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Where is the Caddy family from?

You can see how Caddy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caddy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caddy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 191 Caddy families living in Cornwall. This was about 20% of all the recorded Caddy's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Caddy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caddy 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 Caddy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Caddy. 17% of Caddy men worked as a General Labourer and 65% of Caddy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caddy were Lorry Driver and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Lorry Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Caddy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caddy 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Caddy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Caddy. For the veterans among your Caddy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caddy lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caddy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Caddy in 1956 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caddy 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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