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Kadis Family History

Kadis Surname Meaning

Jewish: variant of Kadish.

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


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Where is the Kadis family from?

You can see how Kadis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kadis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Kadis families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadis's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kadis families in 1911.
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What did your Kadis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadis. 27% of Kadis men worked as a Salesman and 36% of Kadis women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kadis were Proprietor 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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Owner
    11%
  • Grocer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    36%
  • Bookkeeper
    22%
  • Saleswoman
    15%
  • Saleslady
    15%

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Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Kadis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadis 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Kadis. 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 140 military records available for the last name Kadis. For the veterans among your Kadis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kadis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kadis in 1959 was 61, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadis 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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