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Candels Family History

Candels 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: Candela, Randels, Mandel, Bandel, Sandel, Cardell, Caddell, Kandel

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Where is the Candels family from?

You can see how Candels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candels family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Candels families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Candels family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Candels's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Candels families in 1841.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candels lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Candels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Candels in 1970 was 74, and 97 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candels 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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