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Fadely Name Meaning

English: variant of Fadley .

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


Similar surnames: Fadeley, Facey, Wadell, Wakely, Gately, Feely, Faley, Nadell, Freeby

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Where is the Fadely family from?

You can see how Fadely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fadely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fadely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Fadely family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Fadely's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Fadely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fadely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fadely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fadely. 22% of Fadely men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Fadely women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fadely were Labor and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fadely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fadely 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Fadely. 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 432 military records available for the last name Fadely. For the veterans among your Fadely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fadely lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Fadely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Fadely in 1960 was 33, and 76 in 2004.

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