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Kandes Family History

Kandes 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: Kandel, Landes, Andes, Mandes, Mander, Mandel, Kader, Lander, Wander

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Where is the Kandes family from?

You can see how Kandes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kandes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Kandes families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Kandes's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Kandes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandes 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 Kandes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Kandes. 100% of Kandes 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%

What Kandes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Kandes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kandes. 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 99 military records available for the last name Kandes. For the veterans among your Kandes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandes lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Kandes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kandes in 1979 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kandes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kandes 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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