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Rady Name Meaning

German: variant of Radi Irish: variant of Reedy . Hungarian (Rády): variant of Rádi (see Radi ). Muslim (mainly Egypt): variant of Radi

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


Similar surnames: Ray, Cady, Rody, Rada, Raby, Radi, Rad, Raak, Rabey, Ratay

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Where is the Rady family from?

You can see how Rady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rady family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rady families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Rady families living in Quebec. This was about 27% of all the recorded Rady's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Rady families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rady surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Rady ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Rady. 100% of Rady men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Rady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rady 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Rady. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Rady. For the veterans among your Rady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rady lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Rady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Rady in 1957 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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