Cadenhead Family History

Cadenhead Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire): habitational name for someone who lived at the head of Caddon Water in the parish of Stow.

Located in the Scottish Borders, this area is known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history.

The name reflects the geographical significance of the region, highlighting a connection to the local waterway.

Such habitational names are common in Scotland, often indicating specific places where individuals or families originated.

This particular name links individuals to a distinct location, emphasizing their heritage and familial roots in the area.

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

Similar surnames: Bankhead, Redhead, De haas, Craighead, Deneau, Aderhold, Carneal, Denfeld, Capener, Cardenas

8K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1K	Military Records
670	Immigration Records
5K	Census and Voter Lists
27K	Member Trees

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Where is the Cadenhead family from?

You can see how Cadenhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadenhead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadenhead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Cadenhead families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cadenhead's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cadenhead families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadenhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What did your Cadenhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cadenhead.

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There are 5K census records available for the last name Cadenhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadenhead census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 670 immigration records available for the last name Cadenhead. 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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Military Records

There are 1K military records available for the last name Cadenhead. For the veterans among your Cadenhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadenhead lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cadenhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cadenhead in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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Cadenhead Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire): habitational name for someone who lived at the head of Caddon Water in the parish of Stow.

Located in the Scottish Borders, this area is known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history.

The name reflects the geographical significance of the region, highlighting a connection to the local waterway.

Such habitational names are common in Scotland, often indicating specific places where individuals or families originated.

This particular name links individuals to a distinct location, emphasizing their heritage and familial roots in the area.

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

Where is the Cadenhead family from?

What did your Cadenhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cadenhead.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Salesman

100%

What Cadenhead family records will you find?

What is the average Cadenhead lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Cadenhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cadenhead in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

Cadenhead Family History

Cadenhead Surname Meaning

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Cadenhead Surname Meaning

44,000 record(s) for Cadenhead

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Where is the Cadenhead family from?

What did your Cadenhead ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1921

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Military Records

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What is the average Cadenhead lifespan?

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