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Cadwan Family History

Cadwan 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: Radwan, Cadman, Madan, Carman, Callan, Caban, Radway, Radman, Gadway

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Where is the Cadwan family from?

You can see how Cadwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadwan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cadwan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cadwan family living in Cardiganshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadwan's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Cadwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cadwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadwan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cadwan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cadwan. For the veterans among your Cadwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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