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Kadow Family History

Kadow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place of this name in Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Kadow family from?

You can see how Kadow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Kadow families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadow's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Kadow families in 1911.
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What did your Kadow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadow. 20% of Kadow men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Kadow women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kadow were New Worker and Press Operator.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • New Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Press Operator
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kadow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadow 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 814 immigration records available for the last name Kadow. 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 687 military records available for the last name Kadow. For the veterans among your Kadow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadow lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kadow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kadow in 1941 was 32, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadow 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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