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Cardas Family History

Cardas 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: Carda, Kardas, Carras, Caras, Caldas, Carias, Karas, Vadas, Carden

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Where is the Cardas family from?

You can see how Cardas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cardas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cardas family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cardas's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cardas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardas 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 Cardas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cardas. 100% of Cardas women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cardas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Cardas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cardas in 1965 was 78, and 51 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardas 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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