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Candle Family History

Candle Surname Meaning

from Middle English candel(le) ‘candle’ (Old English candel Latin candela or Old French c(h)andeile) perhaps for a maker or seller of candles.

Some of the early bearers may belong under (2).

from Caundel (Dorset).

see Cundall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Candle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Candle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Candle families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Candle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Candle families in 1891.
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What did your Candle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Candle. 100% of Candle men worked as a Railway Clerk and 100% of Candle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

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 Candle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candle 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 Candle. 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 Candle. For the veterans among your Candle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Candle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Candle in 1962 was 79, and 81 in 2004.

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