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Cadger Family History

Cadger Surname Meaning

from Middle English and Older Scots *cagger ‘a carrier’ later ‘a pedlar or hawker’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cadger family from?

You can see how Cadger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cadger families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 7 Cadger families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Cadger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cadger families in 1891.
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What did your Cadger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cadger. 100% of Cadger women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cadger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadger 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Cadger. 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 225 military records available for the last name Cadger. For the veterans among your Cadger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cadger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cadger in 1962 was 65, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadger 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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