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Cadwalder Family History

Cadwalder 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: Cadwalader, Cadwallader, Callander, Calder, Walder, Cavalier, Caulder

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Where is the Cadwalder family from?

You can see how Cadwalder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadwalder family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadwalder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cadwalder families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cadwalder's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cadwalder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadwalder 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 Cadwalder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cadwalder. 37% of Cadwalder men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Blacksmith
    19%

What Cadwalder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cadwalder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadwalder 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Cadwalder. 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 129 military records available for the last name Cadwalder. For the veterans among your Cadwalder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadwalder lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cadwalder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cadwalder in 1966 was 88, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadwalder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadwalder 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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