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Sady Family History

Sady Surname Meaning

Polish: variant of Szady ‘gray’.

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


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Where is the Sady family from?

You can see how Sady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sady family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sady families living in Devon. This was about 22% of all the recorded Sady's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Sady families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sady 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 Sady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sady. 25% of Sady men worked as a Miner and 34% of Sady women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sady were Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Miner
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sady 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Sady. 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 96 military records available for the last name Sady. For the veterans among your Sady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sady lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sady in 1963 was 58, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sady 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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