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Canderan Family History

Canderan 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: Calderon, Chandran, Candela, Vanderaa, Caldera, Bandera, Vandeman

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Where is the Canderan family from?

You can see how Canderan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canderan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Canderan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Canderan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Canderan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canderan 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 Canderan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Canderan 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 Canderan. 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 Canderan. For the veterans among your Canderan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Canderan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Canderan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Canderan in 1970 was 60, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canderan 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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