This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Mccandlish family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Mccandlish Family History

Mccandlish Surname Meaning

Irish (northern): variant of McCandless.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Mccandlish family from?

You can see how Mccandlish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccandlish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccandlish families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 25 Mccandlish families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Mccandlish's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccandlish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccandlish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Mccandlish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mccandlish. 81% of Mccandlish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Mccandlish | Data not to scale

*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
    81%
  • Private Means
    20%

What Mccandlish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mccandlish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccandlish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Mccandlish

Passenger Lists

There are 783 immigration records available for the last name Mccandlish. 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.

View all Mccandlish immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 737 military records available for the last name Mccandlish. For the veterans among your Mccandlish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Mccandlish military records

You've only scratched the surface of Mccandlish family history

Discover More

What is the average Mccandlish lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mccandlish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mccandlish in 1961 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mccandlish

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccandlish 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Mccandlish family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial