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Candelier Family History

Candelier 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: Langelier, Candler, Sandler, Chandler, Kandler, Callier, Vandeveer

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Where is the Candelier family from?

You can see how Candelier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candelier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Candelier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Candelier families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Candelier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Candelier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candelier 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 Candelier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candelier 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 Candelier. 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 Candelier. For the veterans among your Candelier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candelier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Candelier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Candelier in 1973 was 57, and 50 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candelier 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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