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Cadzow Family History

Cadzow Surname Meaning

from Cadzow an ancient royal seat in Lanarks now part of the burgh of Hamilton. The place-name is of uncertain etymology.

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


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Where is the Cadzow family from?

You can see how Cadzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadzow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cadzow families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 55 Cadzow families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cadzow's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cadzow families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadzow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cadzow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cadzow. 100% of Cadzow men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Cadzow women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 482 immigration records available for the last name Cadzow. 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 175 military records available for the last name Cadzow. For the veterans among your Cadzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadzow lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cadzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cadzow in 1959 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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