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Cand Family History

Cand 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: Cane, Hand, Rand, Land, Sand, Wand, Band, Zand, Cann, Chand

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Where is the Cand family from?

You can see how Cand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cand family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Cand families living in Warwickshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cand's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cand 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 Cand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cand. 100% of Cand women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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

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What is the average Cand lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Cand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Cand in 1966 was 75, and 80 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cand 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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