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 Cadson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cadson Family History

Cadson 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: Cason, Madson, Caison, Gadson, Carson, Ladson, Casson, Cayson, Samson

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cadson family from?

You can see how Cadson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cadson families living in Kent. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cadson's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cadson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadson 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 Cadson ancestors do for a living?

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

View Census Data for Cadson | 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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cadson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Cadson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cadson

Passenger Lists

There are 96 immigration records available for the last name Cadson. 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 Cadson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Cadson. For the veterans among your Cadson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cadson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cadson family history

Discover More

What is the average Cadson lifespan?

Average Cadson life expectancy in 1972 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadson 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 Cadson family tree

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