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Candill Family History

Candill 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: Caudill, Cardell, Caddell, Sandall, Candido, Mandile, Cantillo

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Where is the Candill family from?

You can see how Candill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candill family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Candill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Candill family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Candill's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Candill families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candill 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 Candill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Candill. 100% of Candill 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%

What Candill family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Candill lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Candill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Candill in 1992 was 69, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Candill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candill 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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