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Caddin Family History

Caddin 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: Cardin, Cadden, Maddin, Carlin, Cain, Carden, Cardon, Hadden, Landin

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Where is the Caddin family from?

You can see how Caddin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caddin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caddin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Caddin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caddin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Caddin families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caddin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Caddin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caddin 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Caddin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 306 military records available for the last name Caddin. For the veterans among your Caddin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caddin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2000, in the United States, Caddin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Caddin in 1953 was 55, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caddin 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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