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Cadham Family History

Cadham 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: Canham, Badham, Adam, Cham, Clapham, Latham, Mcadam, Barham, Lapham

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Where is the Cadham family from?

You can see how Cadham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadham family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Cadham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cadham families living in Manitoba. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cadham's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Cadham families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cadham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, At Home was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cadham. 50% of Cadham women worked as an At Home. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • At Home
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Cadham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadham 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Cadham. 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 263 military records available for the last name Cadham. For the veterans among your Cadham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadham lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Cadham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cadham in 1985 was 87, and 43 in 2004.

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