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Kadig Family History

Kadig 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: Nadig, Kadin, Ladig, Kading, Kadis, Kang, Kader, Kai, Kadar, Kari

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Where is the Kadig family from?

You can see how Kadig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadig family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Kadig families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kadig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kadig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadig 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 34 census records available for the last name Kadig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadig 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Kadig. 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 4 military records available for the last name Kadig. For the veterans among your Kadig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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