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Kandela Family History

Kandela 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: Kandel, Candela, Kandell, Mandel, Kanda, Bandel, Sandel, Kardell

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Where is the Kandela family from?

You can see how Kandela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kandela family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kandela's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Kandela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Kandela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandela 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Kandela. 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 9 military records available for the last name Kandela. For the veterans among your Kandela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandela lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1983, in the United States, Kandela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kandela in 1974 was 87, and 97 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kandela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kandela 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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