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Tadey Family History

Tadey 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: Tadeo, Tade, Tacey, Adey, Madey, Taney, Carey, Kader, Tafel, Paley

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Where is the Tadey family from?

You can see how Tadey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tadey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tadey families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tadey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tadey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tadey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tadey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tadey. 100% of Tadey men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Tadey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tadey 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Tadey. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tadey. For the veterans among your Tadey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tadey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tadey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tadey in 1964 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tadey 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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