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Caddell Name Meaning

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Caldwell . Irish (Dublin Galway): variant of Cadle .

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


Similar surnames: Waddell, Cattell, Adwell, Cadwell, Castell, Adell, Wadell, Sandell

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Where is the Caddell family from?

You can see how Caddell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caddell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caddell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Caddell families living in North Carolina. This was about 47% of all the recorded Caddell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Caddell families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caddell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caddell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caddell. 25% of Caddell men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Caddell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caddell were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Caddell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caddell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Caddell. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Caddell. For the veterans among your Caddell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caddell lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Caddell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Caddell in 1941 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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