This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cadler family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cadler Family History

Cadler 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: Adler, Nadler, Casler, Madler, Fadler, Sadler, Hadler, Radler, Wadler

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cadler family from?

You can see how Cadler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Cadler families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1881 there was 1 Cadler family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadler's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cadler families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Cadler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cadler. 100% of Cadler men worked as a Farming.

View Census Data for Cadler | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Cadler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Cadler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cadler

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Cadler. 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.

View all Cadler immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Cadler. For the veterans among your Cadler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cadler military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cadler family history

Discover More

What is the average Cadler lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Cadler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cadler in 1971 was 68, and 86 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadler 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cadler family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial