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Cadava Family History

Cadava 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: Yadav, Cava, Cadena, Camara, Canova, Canada, Madara, Canavan, Cabana

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Where is the Cadava family from?

You can see how Cadava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cadava family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadava's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cadava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadava 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 6 census records available for the last name Cadava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadava 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cadava. 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 80 military records available for the last name Cadava. For the veterans among your Cadava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadava lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Cadava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cadava in 1971 was 71, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadava 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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