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Fadey Family History

Fadey 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: Fahey, Fader, Facey, Faden, Fadley, Fadel, Adey, Madey, Faley, Fadely

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Where is the Fadey family from?

You can see how Fadey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fadey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Fadey families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Fadey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fadey families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Fadey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadey 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Fadey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Fadey. For the veterans among your Fadey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fadey 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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