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Cadeford Family History

Cadeford 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: Radford, Padelford, Bareford, Wakeford, Deford, Wadford, Galford

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Where is the Cadeford family from?

You can see how Cadeford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadeford family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Cadeford families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadeford's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Cadeford families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Cadeford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadeford 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cadeford. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cadeford. For the veterans among your Cadeford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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