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Kandy Family History

Kandy 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: Gandy, Kanda, Sandy, Candy, Kandt, Tandy, Kanady, Bandy, Mandy, Andy

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Where is the Kandy family from?

You can see how Kandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kandy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kandy families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kandy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kandy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandy 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 Kandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kandy. 44% of Kandy men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Kandy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kandy were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Cook
    23%

What Kandy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 865 census records available for the last name Kandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandy 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Kandy. 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 248 military records available for the last name Kandy. For the veterans among your Kandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kandy in 1966 was 81, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kandy 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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