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Kandus Family History

Kandus 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, Kardas, Kangas, Knaus, Angus, Kandel, Kardos, Kalmus, Kaus

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Where is the Kandus family from?

You can see how Kandus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kandus family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kandus's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kandus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Kandus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandus 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 Kandus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kandus. For the veterans among your Kandus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandus lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1997, in the United States, Kandus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kandus in 1950 was 51, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kandus 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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