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Candig Family History

Candig 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: Candia, Bandi, Danzig, Candido, Landin, Candy, Nadig, Zandi, Cantin

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Where is the Candig family from?

You can see how Candig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Candig family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Candig's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Candig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candig 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 Candig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candig 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 Candig. 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 Candig. For the veterans among your Candig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candig lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Candig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Candig in 1967 was 69, and 101 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Candig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candig 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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