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Kadiff Family History

Kadiff 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: Aliff, Cardiff, Kadish, Sadoff, Kanoff, Madoff, Kiff, Califf, Kadin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadiff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kadiff ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Kadiff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadiff 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Kadiff. 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 2 military records available for the last name Kadiff. For the veterans among your Kadiff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadiff lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Kadiff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kadiff in 1973 was 76, and 91 in 1994.

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