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Cardani Family History

Cardani 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: Cardoni, Carden, Cardon, Carda, Carman, Cardone, Madani, Mariani

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Where is the Cardani family from?

You can see how Cardani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardani family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cardani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cardani families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cardani's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cardani families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardani 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 Cardani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cardani. 25% of Cardani men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cardani 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cardani family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cardani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardani 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cardani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cardani. For the veterans among your Cardani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardani lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cardani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cardani in 1963 was 70, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardani

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardani 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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