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Shrady Family History

Shrady 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: Shady, Shad, Brady, Shade, Parady, Grady, Shealy, Rady, Varady

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Where is the Shrady family from?

You can see how Shrady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrady family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Shrady family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shrady's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shrady families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrady 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 285 census records available for the last name Shrady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrady 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Shrady. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shrady. For the veterans among your Shrady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrady lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shrady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shrady in 1968 was 62, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrady 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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