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Cadwel Family History

Cadwel 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: Cadwell, Camel, Capel, Cade, Carrel, Caddell, Caldwell, Castel, Adel

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Where is the Cadwel family from?

You can see how Cadwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadwel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadwel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cadwel family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadwel's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cadwel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadwel 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 131 census records available for the last name Cadwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadwel 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cadwel. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cadwel. For the veterans among your Cadwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadwel lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Cadwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cadwel in 1990 was 25, and 83 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadwel 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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