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Candek Family History

Candek 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: Candee, Cane, Mander, Mandel, Lander, Wander, Carden, Gander, Cade

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Where is the Candek family from?

You can see how Candek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Candek families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Candek families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Candek's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Candek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Candek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Candek in 1966 was 54, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candek 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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