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Kador Family History

Kador 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: Kader, Kadar, Kaldor, Kadow, Major, Kano, Kapoor, Kakos, Amor, Kaur

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Where is the Kador family from?

You can see how Kador families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kador family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kador families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kador's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kador families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kador 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 Kador ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kador. 100% of Kador men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Kador women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Kador. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kador 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Kador. 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 49 military records available for the last name Kador. For the veterans among your Kador ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kador lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Kador life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kador in 1971 was 90, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kador

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kador 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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