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Grady Family History

Grady Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster and Connacht): shortened Anglicized form of Ó Grádaigh (see O'Grady) or Mag Bhrádaigh (see McGrady).

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


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Where is the Grady family from?

You can see how Grady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Grady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Grady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 635 Grady families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Grady's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Grady families in 1891.
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What did your Grady 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 Grady. 19% of Grady men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Grady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Grady were Dock Labourer 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
    19%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    6%
  • Dock Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 180,000 census records available for the last name Grady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Grady 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 28,000 immigration records available for the last name Grady. 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 33,000 military records available for the last name Grady. For the veterans among your Grady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Grady lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Grady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Grady in 1940 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Grady 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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