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Cardanha Family History

Cardanha 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: Cardona, Carranza, Sardinha, Caruana, Carden, Cardon, Cardinal, Carda

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Where is the Cardanha family from?

You can see how Cardanha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardanha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cardanha family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Cardanha's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Cardanha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardanha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cardanha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardanha 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cardanha. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cardanha. For the veterans among your Cardanha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardanha lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cardanha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cardanha in 1969 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardanha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardanha 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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