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Caidwell Family History

Caidwell 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: Caldwell, Cadwell, Cardwell, Kidwell, Bridwell, Cardell, Caddell

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Where is the Caidwell family from?

You can see how Caidwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caidwell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Caidwell families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Caidwell families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caidwell's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Caidwell families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caidwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caidwell ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Caidwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Caidwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caidwell 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Caidwell. 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 70 military records available for the last name Caidwell. For the veterans among your Caidwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caidwell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1967, in the United States, Caidwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Caidwell in 1966 was 92, and 93 in 1967.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caidwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caidwell 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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