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Cardaras Family History

Cardaras 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: Cardenas, Carras, Madaras, Carreras, Carrara, Arras, Barbara

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Where is the Cardaras family from?

You can see how Cardaras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardaras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cardaras family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cardaras's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cardaras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardaras 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Cardaras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardaras 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 Cardaras. 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 Cardaras. For the veterans among your Cardaras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardaras lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cardaras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cardaras in 1967 was 41, and 90 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardaras 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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