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Caddenhead Family History

Caddenhead 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: Cadenhead, Cardenas, Cadena, Cadenas, Dandeneau, Cadden, Carden

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Where is the Caddenhead family from?

You can see how Caddenhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caddenhead family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caddenhead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 9 Caddenhead families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Caddenhead's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Caddenhead families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caddenhead surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
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What did your Caddenhead ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caddenhead. 58% of Caddenhead men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    58%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Textile
    22%

What Caddenhead family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 396 census records available for the last name Caddenhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caddenhead 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Caddenhead. 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 64 military records available for the last name Caddenhead. For the veterans among your Caddenhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caddenhead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Caddenhead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Caddenhead in 1963 was 48, and 24 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caddenhead 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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