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Cardeman Family History

Cardeman 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: Hardeman, Vardeman, Hardman, Carden, Carman, Cardenas, Hardiman

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Where is the Cardeman family from?

You can see how Cardeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardeman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Cardeman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Cardeman families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cardeman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cardeman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardeman 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 Cardeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardeman 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 Cardeman. 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 Cardeman. For the veterans among your Cardeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardeman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Cardeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cardeman in 1981 was 73, and 72 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardeman 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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