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Cardoza Name Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Cardosa from cardoso ‘rich in thistles’.

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


Similar surnames: Cardosa, Cardozo, Barboza, Caro, Cardoso, Carfora, Cardon, Carda

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Where is the Cardoza family from?

You can see how Cardoza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardoza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cardoza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 58 Cardoza families living in California. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cardoza's in USA. California had the highest population of Cardoza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardoza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cardoza ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cardoza. 100% of Cardoza women worked as a Tailoress. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Tailoress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Cardoza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardoza 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cardoza. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cardoza. For the veterans among your Cardoza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardoza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cardoza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cardoza in 1953 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

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