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Cady Name Meaning

English (Suffolk): variant of Caddy . Breton and French: probably a variant or an altered form of Breton Cadic a derivative of kad cad (Old Breton cat) ‘battle’ applied as a nickname for a warrior. The surname Cady is found mainly in Maine-et-Loire which borders Brittany; in Brittany itself and elsewhere in France it is rare. Perhaps also an Americanized form of German Gäde (see Gade ) Göde (see Goede ) or Köthe all from the medieval personal name Godo.

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


Similar surnames: Caddy, Cade, Rady, Cap, Cay, Ady, Call, Carby, Codd, Lady

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You can see how Cady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 142 Cady families living in Suffolk. This was about 45% of all the recorded Cady's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Cady families in 1891.
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What did your Cady ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cady. 50% of Cady men worked as a Cowman and 80% of Cady women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cady were Farm 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

  • Cowman
    50%
  • Farm Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • None
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
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There are 17,000 military records available for the last name Cady. For the veterans among your Cady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cady lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cady in 1944 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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