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Origins of the Cady surname

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About the Cadys

We have a total number of 5950 records for people with the last name Cady.

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Where do most Cadys live?

In 1921, most Cadys lived in East.


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Interesting facts about Cadys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 2,650 records for the Cady surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.

Who were Cadys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Cadys.

What are the most common Cady first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Cadys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Cadys in 1921
Dressmaker

15

Servant

10

Domestic Servant

8

General Servant Domestic

8

Rag Sorter

7

Common Male occupations for Cadys in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

21

Agricultural Labourer

18

Farmer

18

Farm Hands

15

Farm Labourer

15

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