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Kadera Family History

Kadera Name Meaning

Czech (kadeřa): nickname for a man with curly hair from kadeř ‘curl’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kader, Kucera, Koder, Kade, Patera, Madera, Kacer, Kara, Kater, Kuder

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Where is the Kadera family from?

You can see how Kadera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadera family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kadera families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadera's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Kadera families in 1880.
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What did your Kadera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kadera. 36% of Kadera 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    33%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
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Census Records

There are 944 census records available for the last name Kadera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadera 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kadera. 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 230 military records available for the last name Kadera. For the veterans among your Kadera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadera lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Kadera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kadera in 1953 was 45, and 85 in 2003.

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