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Chandles Family History

Chandles 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: Chandler, Chandley, Chandlee, Charles, Handlos, Chander, Sandles

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Where is the Chandles family from?

You can see how Chandles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chandles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chandles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chandles family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chandles's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Chandles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chandles 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 Chandles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chandles. 100% of Chandles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chandles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandles 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Chandles. 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 97 military records available for the last name Chandles. For the veterans among your Chandles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandles lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Chandles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chandles in 1968 was 82, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chandles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chandles 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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