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Candelmo Family History

Candelmo 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: Cantelmo, Anselmo, Cardello, Candela, Vandeloo, Anzelmo, Candella

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Where is the Candelmo family from?

You can see how Candelmo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candelmo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Candelmo families living in New Jersey. This was about 75% of all the recorded Candelmo's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Candelmo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candelmo 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 Candelmo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Candelmo. 34% of Candelmo men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Candelmo women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Butcher
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    23%
  • Drop Shop Shoe Repairer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Candelmo family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Candelmo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Candelmo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Candelmo in 1965 was 78, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Candelmo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candelmo 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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