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Kandal Family History

Kandal 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: Kanda, Kandel, Sandal, Handal, Andal, Mandal, Vandal, Randal, Mandel

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Where is the Kandal family from?

You can see how Kandal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandal family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kandal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Kandal families living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kandal's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Kandal families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandal 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 Kandal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kandal. 100% of Kandal 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
    100%

What Kandal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 422 census records available for the last name Kandal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandal 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Kandal. 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 110 military records available for the last name Kandal. For the veterans among your Kandal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kandal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kandal in 1963 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kandal 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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