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Cardoza Family History

Cardoza Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of various places in Portugal and Galicia (Spain) named Cardosa from cardoso ‘rich in thistles’.

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


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Where is the Cardoza family from?

You can see how Cardoza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardoza family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cardoza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Cardoza families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Cardoza's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cardoza families in 1891.
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What did your Cardoza ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cardoza. 100% of Cardoza 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 13,000 census records available for the last name Cardoza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardoza 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cardoza. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cardoza. For the veterans among your Cardoza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardoza lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cardoza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cardoza in 1953 was 39, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cardoza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cardoza 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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