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Candevan Family History

Candevan 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: Canavan, Candela, Vandeman, Vandeven, Carden, Canepa, Calderon

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Where is the Candevan family from?

You can see how Candevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candevan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Candevan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Candevan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Candevan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Candevan families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candevan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Candevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Candevan in 1965 was 82, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candevan 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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