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Candelas Family History

Candelas Surname Meaning

Spanish: plural form of Candela ‘candle’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Candelas family from?

You can see how Candelas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candelas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Candelas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Candelas families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Candelas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Candelas families in 1891.
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What did your Candelas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Candelas. 100% of Candelas 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Candelas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candelas 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 Candelas. 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 Candelas. For the veterans among your Candelas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candelas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Candelas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Candelas in 1968 was 74, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candelas 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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