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Kadner Family History

Kadner 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: Kader, Kasner, Karner, Kanner, Ladner, Radner, Kapner, Kaner, Kainer

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Where is the Kadner family from?

You can see how Kadner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kadner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kadner families living in Illinois. This was about 12% of all the recorded Kadner's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kadner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadner 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 Kadner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadner. 39% of Kadner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kadner women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Paperhanger
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Kadner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Kadner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadner 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Kadner. 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 342 military records available for the last name Kadner. For the veterans among your Kadner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Kadner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kadner in 1965 was 67, and 53 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadner 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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