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Cadett Family History

Cadett Surname 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: Cadet, Cavett, Cade, Catt, Cadena, Carnett, Badgett, Cadotte, Padgett

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Where is the Cadett family from?

You can see how Cadett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cadett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cadett families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cadett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cadett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadett 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 Cadett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cadett. 100% of Cadett men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cadett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Cadett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadett 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Cadett. 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 503 military records available for the last name Cadett. For the veterans among your Cadett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cadett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Cadett in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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