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Cardi Family History

Cardi Surname Meaning

Italian:: topographic name from the plural of cardo ‘thistle’ (from Latin cardus).

Patronymic or plural form of Cardo.

This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cardi family from?

You can see how Cardi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Cardi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Cardi families living in New York. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cardi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cardi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardi 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 Cardi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cardi. 30% of Cardi men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cardi women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cardi were Handyman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Handyman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Cardi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cardi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardi 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 674 immigration records available for the last name Cardi. 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 Cardi. For the veterans among your Cardi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardi lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cardi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cardi in 1950 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardi 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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