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Kandefer Family History

Kandefer 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: Sandefer, Kandler, Bandemer, Sandifer, Anderer, Wanderer, Kanfer

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Where is the Kandefer family from?

You can see how Kandefer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandefer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kandefer family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kandefer's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Kandefer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandefer 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 Kandefer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kandefer. 75% of Kandefer men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Garage Mechanic
    25%

What Kandefer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Kandefer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandefer 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kandefer. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kandefer. For the veterans among your Kandefer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandefer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kandefer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kandefer in 1968 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kandefer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kandefer 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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