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Cander Family History

Cander 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: Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander, Calder, Sander, Ander, Zander

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Where is the Cander family from?

You can see how Cander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cander families living in Middlesex. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cander's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cander families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cander 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 Cander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cander. 100% of Cander women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Cander lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cander in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cander 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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