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Kadish Family History

Kadish Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Kadish derived from Hebrew qadish ‘prayer for the dead heir’.

Americanized form of German Kadisch: from the old personal name Cado of unexplained etymology.

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


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Where is the Kadish family from?

You can see how Kadish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Kadish families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kadish families in 1891.
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What did your Kadish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Merchant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Kadish. 60% of Kadish men worked as a Builders Merchant and 100% of Kadish 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Merchant
    60%
  • Ladies Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kadish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadish 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 917 immigration records available for the last name Kadish. 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 484 military records available for the last name Kadish. For the veterans among your Kadish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadish lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kadish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kadish in 1951 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadish 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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