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Caradine Family History

Caradine Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire): altered form of Carwardine a habitational name from Kawrdin or Cawardyn.

The original form of the placename Carden in Cheshire.

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


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Where is the Caradine family from?

You can see how Caradine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caradine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caradine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Caradine families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Caradine's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Caradine families in 1911.
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What did your Caradine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caradine. 40% of Caradine men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Caradine women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caradine were Salesman and Bookkeeper.

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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
    17%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Bookkeeper
    11%

What Caradine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Caradine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caradine 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Caradine. 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 347 military records available for the last name Caradine. For the veterans among your Caradine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caradine lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Caradine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Caradine in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caradine 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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