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Cadlett Family History

Cadlett 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: Catlett, Coslett, Hazlett, Carnett, Pallett, Cadet, Curlett, Scarlett

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Where is the Cadlett family from?

You can see how Cadlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadlett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cadlett family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cadlett's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Cadlett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadlett 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 Cadlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, House Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cadlett. 100% of Cadlett women worked as a House Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Maid
    100%

What Cadlett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Cadlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadlett 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 Cadlett. 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 16 military records available for the last name Cadlett. For the veterans among your Cadlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadlett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cadlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cadlett in 1967 was 49, and 64 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadlett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadlett 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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