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Canders Family History

Canders 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: Anders, Sanders, Manders, Zanders, Landers, Xanders, Mander, Lander

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Where is the Canders family from?

You can see how Canders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Canders family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Canders families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Canders families living in Dorset. This was about 27% of all the recorded Canders's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Canders families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Canders 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 Canders ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dairy Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Canders. 30% of Canders men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Canders women worked as a Dairy Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Canders were Barber and Beautician.

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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
    30%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dairy Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Beautician
    34%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Canders lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Canders life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Canders in 1964 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Canders 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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