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Cadieux Family History

Cadieux Name Meaning

Breton and French: variant of Breton Cadiou a derivative of kad cad (Old Breton cat) ‘battle’ used as a nickname for a fighter or as a personal name. Compare Kiah .

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


Similar surnames: Cadet, Vieux, Cade, Carne, Cazier, Mahieu, Lemieux, Mayeux, Lagueux

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Where is the Cadieux family from?

You can see how Cadieux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadieux family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cadieux families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 1,015 Cadieux families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cadieux's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cadieux families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadieux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cadieux ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Couturire were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cadieux. 23% of Cadieux men worked as a Cultivateur and 17% of Cadieux women worked as a Couturire. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cadieux were Labourer and Commis. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Journalier
    17%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturire
    17%
  • Revenue
    11%
  • Servant
    7%
  • Commis
    6%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Cadieux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadieux 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 Cadieux. 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 Cadieux. For the veterans among your Cadieux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadieux lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cadieux life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cadieux in 1953 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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