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Caddigan Family History

Caddigan 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: Cadigan, Radigan, Madigan, Cadogan, Carrigan, Calligan, Adrian

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Where is the Caddigan family from?

You can see how Caddigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caddigan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Caddigan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Caddigan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 37% of all the recorded Caddigan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Caddigan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caddigan 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 Caddigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caddigan. 50% of Caddigan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Caddigan women worked as an Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Caddigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caddigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caddigan 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Caddigan. 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 156 military records available for the last name Caddigan. For the veterans among your Caddigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caddigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caddigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Caddigan in 1962 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caddigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caddigan 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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