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Caddis Family History

Caddis Surname Meaning

of uncertain origin; perhaps a variant of Geddes.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Caddis family from?

You can see how Caddis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caddis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Caddis families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 16 Caddis families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Caddis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Caddis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caddis 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 Caddis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Caddis. 40% of Caddis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 125 immigration records available for the last name Caddis. 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 223 military records available for the last name Caddis. For the veterans among your Caddis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caddis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Caddis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Caddis in 1964 was 76, and 103 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caddis 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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