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Kadgen Family History

Kadgen 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: Kaden, Kagen, Hagen, Kader, Kampen, Kage, Kasten, Badger, Katzen

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Where is the Kadgen family from?

You can see how Kadgen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadgen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kadgen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Kadgen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadgen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kadgen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadgen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kadgen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kadgen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Kadgen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadgen 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Kadgen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kadgen. For the veterans among your Kadgen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadgen lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2000, in the United States, Kadgen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Kadgen in 1944 was 33, and 77 in 2000.

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