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Nady Family History

Nady 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: Nay, Lady, Nagy, Cady, Rady, Dady, Mady, Ady, Kady, Nary

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Where is the Nady family from?

You can see how Nady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nady family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Nady families living in Alberta. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nady's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Nady families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nady 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 Nady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nady. 34% of Nady men worked as an Owner and 50% of Nady women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nady were Farming and Cook.

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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

  • Owner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Nady family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Nady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nady 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Nady. 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 221 military records available for the last name Nady. For the veterans among your Nady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nady lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Nady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Nady in 1962 was 71, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nady 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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