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Cadence Family History

Cadence 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: Clarence, Cadena, Dence, Capece, Cadenas, Caden, Cane, Lawrence

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Where is the Cadence family from?

You can see how Cadence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadence family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Cadence families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadence's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cadence families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadence 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 53 census records available for the last name Cadence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadence 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Cadence. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cadence. For the veterans among your Cadence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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