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Cadwick Family History

Cadwick 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: Chadwick, Caddick, Warwick, Hardwick, Barwick, Ludwick, Harwick

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Where is the Cadwick family from?

You can see how Cadwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadwick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cadwick families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Cadwick families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadwick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cadwick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadwick 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 Cadwick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cadwick. 100% of Cadwick 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Cadwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadwick 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Cadwick. 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 11 military records available for the last name Cadwick. For the veterans among your Cadwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadwick lifespan?

Average Cadwick life expectancy in 1996 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cadwick 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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