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Clady Family History

Clady Surname Meaning

French (Alsace): from a diminutive of Clade an Alsatian variant of Claude.

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


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Where is the Clady family from?

You can see how Clady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Clady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Clady families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Clady families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Clady's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Clady families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Clady 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 Clady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Clady. 28% of Clady men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Clady women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Clady were Partner Proprietor and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Day Laborer
    12%
  • Partner Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Clady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Clady 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Clady. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 206 military records available for the last name Clady. For the veterans among your Clady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Clady lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Clady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Clady in 1960 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Clady 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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