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Cadou Family History

Cadou 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: Cao, Cade, Capo, Caron, Cardon, Cardo, Caton, Cahow, Cadmus, Calo

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Where is the Cadou family from?

You can see how Cadou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadou family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cadou families living in Wisconsin. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cadou's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Cadou families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadou surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Cadou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadou 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Cadou. 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 80 military records available for the last name Cadou. For the veterans among your Cadou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadou lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Cadou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cadou in 1968 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadou

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadou 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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