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Kardinal Family History

Kardinal 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: Cardinal, Sardina, Cardinale, Sardinas, Cardinali, Hardina, Karlin

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Where is the Kardinal family from?

You can see how Kardinal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kardinal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kardinal family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Kardinal's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kardinal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kardinal 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 112 census records available for the last name Kardinal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kardinal 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Kardinal. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kardinal. For the veterans among your Kardinal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kardinal lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Kardinal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kardinal in 1985 was 70, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kardinal 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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