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Kadwell Family History

Kadwell Surname Meaning

apparently a variant of Cadwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Kadwell family from?

You can see how Kadwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Kadwell families living in Kent. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kadwell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Kadwell families in 1891.
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What did your Kadwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kadwell. 74% of Kadwell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Wife
    9%
  • Railway Clerk S R
    9%
  • Tailoress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kadwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadwell 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 326 immigration records available for the last name Kadwell. 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 125 military records available for the last name Kadwell. For the veterans among your Kadwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadwell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kadwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Kadwell in 1962 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kadwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kadwell 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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