This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Kadd family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Kadd Family History

Kadd 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: Kidd, Kade, Gadd, Ladd, Sadd, Kady, Kydd, Cadd, Hadd, Kang

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Kadd family from?

You can see how Kadd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadd family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadd families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Kadd families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadd's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kadd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Kadd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Kadd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadd census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Kadd

Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Kadd. 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.

View all Kadd immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Kadd. For the veterans among your Kadd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Kadd military records

You've only scratched the surface of Kadd family history

Discover More

What is the average Kadd lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadd 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kadd

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Kadd family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial