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Candan Family History

Candan 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: Canaan, Cannan, Canan, Landa, Cannon, Carden, Banda, Madan, Cardon

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Where is the Candan family from?

You can see how Candan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Candan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Candan families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Candan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Candan families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candan 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 Candan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Candan. 28% of Candan men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Candan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Candan were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    28%
  • Gardner
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Candan family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Candan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Candan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Candan in 1983 was 85, and 90 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Candan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candan 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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