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Cardel Family History

Cardel 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: Carden, Cardell, Carrel, Carel, Carder, Carmel, Cardiel, Mandel

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Where is the Cardel family from?

You can see how Cardel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cardel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cardel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cardel family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cardel's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Cardel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cardel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cardel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cardel. 56% of Cardel men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cardel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cardel 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cardel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cardel. For the veterans among your Cardel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cardel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Cardel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cardel in 1971 was 86, and 55 in 2003.

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