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Kanady Family History

Kanady Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish and Scottish Kennedy . Compare Canady .

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


Similar surnames: Mandy, Parady, Gandy, Sandy, Kanagy, Kenady, Canady, Varady, Kannady

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Where is the Kanady family from?

You can see how Kanady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kanady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kanady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Kanady families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kanady's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kanady families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kanady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kanady ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kanady. 29% of Kanady men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Kanady women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kanady were Attendant and Housewife. .

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Sorter
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kanady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kanady 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Kanady. 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 767 military records available for the last name Kanady. For the veterans among your Kanady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kanady lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kanady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kanady in 1955 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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