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Sadey Family History

Sadey Name 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: Sadek, Sader, Sade, Adey, Madey, Sawdey, Sabey, Sady, Saley, Sayer

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Where is the Sadey family from?

You can see how Sadey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sadey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sadey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sadey families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sadey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sadey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sadey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sadey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sadey. 67% of Sadey 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Carpenter
    34%
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Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Sadey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sadey 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Sadey. 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 41 military records available for the last name Sadey. For the veterans among your Sadey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sadey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Sadey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sadey in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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