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Kadau Family History

Kadau 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: Kadar, Karau, Kaba, Sada, Rada, Kader, Karas, Adam, Vadas, Kazan

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Where is the Kadau family from?

You can see how Kadau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kadau families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Kadau's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kadau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadau 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 Kadau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadau. 50% of Kadau men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kadau women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Kadau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Kadau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadau 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Kadau. 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 82 military records available for the last name Kadau. For the veterans among your Kadau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadau lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kadau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Kadau in 1962 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kadau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadau 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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