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Cardeiro Family History

Cardeiro 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: Carreiro, Cordeiro, Carneiro, Carreira, Cardello, Cordero, Carder

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Where is the Cardeiro family from?

You can see how Cardeiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardeiro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cardeiro family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cardeiro's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Cardeiro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardeiro 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 Cardeiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Spinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cardeiro. 50% of Cardeiro women worked as a Spinner.

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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

  • Spinner
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Cardeiro family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cardeiro lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Cardeiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cardeiro in 1975 was 69, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardeiro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardeiro 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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