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Kardes Family History

Kardes 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: Kardas, Kardos, Bardes, Kordes, Kares, Karnes, Karges, Kartes, Barnes

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Where is the Kardes family from?

You can see how Kardes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kardes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kardes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Kardes family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kardes's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kardes families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kardes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Kardes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kardes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kardes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Kardes. For the veterans among your Kardes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kardes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Kardes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kardes in 1975 was 77, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kardes 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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