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Cadran Family History

Cadran 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: Cadman, Adrian, Caron, Madan, Safran, Carman, Callan, Caban, Carras

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Where is the Cadran family from?

You can see how Cadran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cadran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Cadran families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadran's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Cadran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cadran ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 406 census records available for the last name Cadran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadran 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Cadran. 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 155 military records available for the last name Cadran. For the veterans among your Cadran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cadran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cadran in 1965 was 81, and 67 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadran 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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