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Candate Family History

Candate 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: Cannata, Candee, Mandato, Canale, Sandage, Candito, Cane, Calcote

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Where is the Candate family from?

You can see how Candate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Candate family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Candate's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Candate families in 1920.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candate lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Candate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Candate in 1984 was 81, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candate 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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