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Kandl Family History

Kandl 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: Kanda, Kandel, Jandl, Kandt, Mandl, Kandle, Kindl, Kang, Kan, Mandel

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Where is the Kandl family from?

You can see how Kandl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kandl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kandl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 35% of all the recorded Kandl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kandl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandl 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 Kandl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kandl. 60% of Kandl men worked as a Baker and 100% of Kandl women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Baker
    60%
  • Interior Decorator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Kandl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 474 census records available for the last name Kandl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandl 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Kandl. 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 181 military records available for the last name Kandl. For the veterans among your Kandl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandl lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kandl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kandl in 1963 was 85, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kandl 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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