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Cadillo Family History

Cadillo 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: Badillo, Cardillo, Camillo, Casillo, Cedillo, Caudillo, Carillo

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Where is the Cadillo family from?

You can see how Cadillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cadillo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cadillo families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cadillo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cadillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cadillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cadillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cadillo. 43% of Cadillo 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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Candy Seller
    29%
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Cadillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cadillo 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Cadillo. 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 17 military records available for the last name Cadillo. For the veterans among your Cadillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cadillo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cadillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cadillo in 1966 was 68, and 90 in 2003.

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