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Candelora Family History

Candelora Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Candelora originally bestowed on someone who was born on the Christian feast day of Candlemas (February) from Late Latin candelorum ‘of the candles’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Candelora family from?

You can see how Candelora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candelora family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Candelora families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Candelora's in USA. New York had the highest population of Candelora families in 1920.
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What did your Candelora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Candelora. 67% of Candelora men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Candelora women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Candelora were Truck Driver and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Candelora family records will you find?

Census Records

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

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What is the average Candelora lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Candelora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Candelora in 1944 was 25, and 82 in 2004.

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