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Kadet Family History

Kadet 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: Kader, Kade, Cadet, Kaden, Kadel, Cade, Kant, Kage, Gade, Kabel

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Where is the Kadet family from?

You can see how Kadet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kadet families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Kadet families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadet's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kadet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadet 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 Kadet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadet. 19% of Kadet men worked as a Cutter and 100% of Kadet women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Cutter
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kadet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Kadet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadet 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Kadet. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kadet. For the veterans among your Kadet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Kadet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kadet in 1962 was 79, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadet 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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