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Cadell Family History

Cadell Surname Meaning

variant of Caldwell. see Cadle.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cadell family from?

You can see how Cadell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Cadell families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cadell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cadell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadell 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 Cadell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cadell. 27% of Cadell men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Cadell women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cadell were Carpenter and Office Clerk.

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    18%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Office Clerk
    12%

What Cadell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cadell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cadell. 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 677 military records available for the last name Cadell. For the veterans among your Cadell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Cadell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cadell in 1961 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadell 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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