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Cardenal Family History

Cardenal Surname Meaning

Spanish: from cardenal ‘cardinal’ (see Cardinal).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cardenal family from?

You can see how Cardenal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardenal family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cardenal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Cardenal families living in Alberta. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cardenal's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cardenal families in 1911.
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What did your Cardenal ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cardenal. 37% of Cardenal men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    37%
  • Journalier
    23%
  • Commis
    14%
  • Jardinier
    10%

What Cardenal family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cardenal lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Cardenal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cardenal in 1980 was 80, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardenal 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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