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Kadinger Family History

Kadinger Surname Meaning

German (Kädinger): habitational name for someone from Kehdingen (see Kaeding) or from the unexplained stem Cado.

See Kader.

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


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Where is the Kadinger family from?

You can see how Kadinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kadinger families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kadinger's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Kadinger families in 1880.
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What did your Kadinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadinger. 45% of Kadinger men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kadinger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kadinger were Mechanic and Cook.

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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
    45%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Mechanic
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

What Kadinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Kadinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadinger 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Kadinger. 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 56 military records available for the last name Kadinger. For the veterans among your Kadinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadinger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kadinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kadinger in 1956 was 33, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadinger 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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