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Kadela Family History

Kadela 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: Kadel, Kapela, Kadera, Kader, Kabel, Kamel, Varela, Kivela, Favela

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Where is the Kadela family from?

You can see how Kadela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kadela families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadela's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kadela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadela 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 Kadela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kadela. 100% of Kadela women worked as an Inspector.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Kadela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Kadela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadela 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Kadela. 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 68 military records available for the last name Kadela. For the veterans among your Kadela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kadela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kadela in 1963 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadela 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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