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Cardona Family History

Cardona Surname Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from a place in Barcelona province named Cardona. Its name dates from the pre-Roman period.

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


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Where is the Cardona family from?

You can see how Cardona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardona family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cardona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cardona family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cardona's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Cardona families in 1891.
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What did your Cardona ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cardona. 100% of Cardona women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Cardona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardona 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Cardona. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Cardona. For the veterans among your Cardona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardona lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Cardona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Cardona in 1947 was 61, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardona 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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