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Candes Family History

Candes 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: Candee, Landes, Andes, Mandes, Cane, Mander, Mandel, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Candes family from?

You can see how Candes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Candes families living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Candes's in USA. California had the highest population of Candes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candes 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 Candes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Candes. 67% of Candes 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1960, in the United States, Candes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1957. The average life expectancy for Candes in 1957 was 70, and 47 in 1960.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Candes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candes 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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