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Cadem Family History

Cadem Name 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: Cade, Cadet, Caden, Cater, Cane, Carey, Kader, Adam, Carden, Cave

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Where is the Cadem family from?

You can see how Cadem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadem family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cadem families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1920 there was 1 Cadem family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Cadem's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cadem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cadem ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cadem ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Cadem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadem 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Cadem. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Cadem. For the veterans among your Cadem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadem lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cadem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cadem in 1963 was 42, and 74 in 2003.

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