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Kadison Family History

Kadison 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: Madison, Faison, Maison, Karlson, Raison, Kasson, Kadish, Larison

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Where is the Kadison family from?

You can see how Kadison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kadison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Kadison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kadison family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kadison's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kadison families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kadison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kadison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kadison. 75% of Kadison men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Kadison women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Photographer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 763 census records available for the last name Kadison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kadison 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Kadison. 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 150 military records available for the last name Kadison. For the veterans among your Kadison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kadison lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Kadison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kadison in 1955 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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