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Cadley Family History

Cadley 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: Caley, Hadley, Wadley, Padley, Carley, Badley, Capley, Radley, Fadley

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Where is the Cadley family from?

You can see how Cadley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Cadley families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Cadley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cadley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadley 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 Cadley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cadley. 82% of Cadley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%

What Cadley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cadley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadley 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Cadley. 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 144 military records available for the last name Cadley. For the veterans among your Cadley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cadley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cadley in 1965 was 80, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cadley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadley 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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