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Cadiz Family History

Cadiz Surname Meaning

Spanish (Cádiz): habitational name from the seaport in southwestern Spain (earlier Gades).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cadiz family from?

You can see how Cadiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadiz family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cadiz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Cadiz families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cadiz's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Cadiz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadiz 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 Cadiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cadiz. 57% of Cadiz 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
    57%
  • Jornalero
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Bracero
    13%

What Cadiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cadiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadiz 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Cadiz. 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 Cadiz. For the veterans among your Cadiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadiz lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cadiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Cadiz in 1955 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadiz 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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