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Kader Name Meaning

Muslim (mainly Bangladesh): variant of Qadir . Compare Kadir . Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Hebrew qador ‘potter’. Czech (Kadeř): nickname for someone with curly hair from kadeř ‘curl’. Compare Kudrna . German: perhaps from the ancient Germanic personal name Cado of unexplained etymology.

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


Similar surnames: Kacer, Ader, Kade, Kadar, Rader, Nader, Sader, Hader, Kuder, Kamer

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You can see how Kader families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kader family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kader families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Kader families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kader's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kader families in 1911.
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What did your Kader ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kader. 100% of Kader 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Kader. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kader 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 Kader. 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 Kader. For the veterans among your Kader ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kader lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kader life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Kader in 1957 was 38, and 79 in 2004.

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