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Kadas Family History

Kadas 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: Karas, Vadas, Kadar, Kardas, Ladas, Kaas, Kalas, Kanas, Wadas, Kadis

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Where is the Kadas family from?

You can see how Kadas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kadas families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 17% of all the recorded Kadas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kadas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kadas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadas. 67% of Kadas men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kadas women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kadas were Salesman and Machine Operator. .

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%
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Census Records

There are 491 census records available for the last name Kadas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadas 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 256 immigration records available for the last name Kadas. 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 183 military records available for the last name Kadas. For the veterans among your Kadas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadas lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kadas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kadas in 1955 was 55, and 17 in 2004.

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