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Cardis Family History

Cardis Surname Meaning

see Carruthers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cardis family from?

You can see how Cardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cardis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Cardis families living in Quebec. This was about 65% of all the recorded Cardis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cardis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardis 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 Cardis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cardis. 40% of Cardis 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Chef
    14%
  • Manager
    14%

What Cardis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cardis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cardis. 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 Cardis. For the veterans among your Cardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cardis in 1963 was 79, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardis 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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