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Keadie Family History

Keadie 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: Keadle, Eadie, Keddie, Beadle, Geddie, Abadie, Keane, Kade, Eade

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Where is the Keadie family from?

You can see how Keadie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keadie family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Keadie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Keadie families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Keadie's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Keadie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keadie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Keadie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keadie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Keadie. 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 5 military records available for the last name Keadie. For the veterans among your Keadie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keadie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keadie 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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