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Cardegan Family History

Cardegan 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: Carden, Cardenas, Creegan, Hardeman, Cadogan, Cregan, Vardeman

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Where is the Cardegan family from?

You can see how Cardegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardegan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Cardegan families were found in USA in 1880, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Cardegan family living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cardegan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Cardegan families in 1851.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cardegan lifespan?

Average Cardegan life expectancy in 1995 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardegan 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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