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Cardinell Family History

Cardinell 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: Cardinal, Carnell, Cardell, Carbonell, Cardinale, Carpinello

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Where is the Cardinell family from?

You can see how Cardinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardinell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cardinell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cardinell families living in Lancashire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Cardinell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cardinell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardinell 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 Cardinell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cardinell. 30% of Cardinell men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Barber
    18%
  • Machinist
    12%

What Cardinell family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Cardinell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Cardinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cardinell in 1963 was 69, and 82 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardinell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardinell 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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