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Candalaria Family History

Candalaria Surname 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: Candelaria, Candelario, Santa Maria, Canevari, Callari, Calamari

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Where is the Candalaria family from?

You can see how Candalaria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candalaria family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Candalaria families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Candalaria families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Candalaria's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Candalaria families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candalaria 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 Candalaria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Candalaria. 56% of Candalaria men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Candalaria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candalaria 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 Candalaria. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Candalaria. For the veterans among your Candalaria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candalaria lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Candalaria life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Candalaria in 1971 was 62, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Candalaria

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candalaria ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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