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Caden Family History

Caden Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo): variant of Cadden from McCadden.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Caden family from?

You can see how Caden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Caden families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Caden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caden families in 1911.
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What did your Caden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caden. 22% of Caden men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Caden women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caden were Foreman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    13%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Caden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caden 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 904 immigration records available for the last name Caden. 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 680 military records available for the last name Caden. For the veterans among your Caden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caden lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Caden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Caden in 1956 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caden 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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