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Cradler Family History

Cradler 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: Radler, Crader, Chandler, Rader, Stadler, Bradner, Adler, Nadler

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Where is the Cradler family from?

You can see how Cradler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cradler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cradler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Cradler families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cradler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cradler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cradler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cradler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cradler. 100% of Cradler men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 554 census records available for the last name Cradler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cradler 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Cradler. 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 96 military records available for the last name Cradler. For the veterans among your Cradler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cradler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Cradler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Cradler in 1963 was 56, and 74 in 2001.

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