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Cadney Family History

Cadney Surname Meaning

from Cadney (Lincs).

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


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Where is the Cadney family from?

You can see how Cadney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Cadney families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Cadney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cadney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadney 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 Cadney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cadney. 34% of Cadney men worked as a Wood Machinist and 84% of Cadney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cadney were Engineer Inspector For Chef Inspector Of Armaments R Arsenal Woolwich and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    34%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Engineer Inspector For Chef Inspector Of Armaments R Arsenal Woolwich
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Incapacitated
    17%

What Cadney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cadney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadney 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Cadney. 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 71 military records available for the last name Cadney. For the veterans among your Cadney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cadney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cadney in 1964 was 82, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadney 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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