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Kadie Family History

Kadie 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: Kade, Badie, Kadin, Adie, Kadis, Eadie, Marie, Kader, Kai, Cade

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Where is the Kadie family from?

You can see how Kadie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kadie families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Kadie family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadie's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Kadie families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadie 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 Kadie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kadie. 100% of Kadie men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Kadie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Kadie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadie 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Kadie. 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 17 military records available for the last name Kadie. For the veterans among your Kadie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kadie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kadie in 1964 was 70, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kadie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadie 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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