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Canda Family History

Canda Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of the two places called Canda in Pontevedra province Galicia (Spain).

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


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Where is the Canda family from?

You can see how Canda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Canda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Canda families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Canda's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Canda families in 1891.
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What did your Canda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canda. 44% of Canda men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Canda women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canda were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Canda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Canda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canda 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 Canda. 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 Canda. For the veterans among your Canda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canda lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Canda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Canda in 1961 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canda 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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