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Mc Candless Family History

Mc Candless 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: Mccandless, Mccanless, Mccandlish, Mcandrews, Mccreless, Mccardle

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Where is the Mc Candless family from?

You can see how Mc Candless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Candless family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Candless families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 357 Mc Candless families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Mc Candless's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mc Candless families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Candless 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 Mc Candless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Mc Candless. 100% of Mc Candless 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Mc Candless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Candless 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Mc Candless. 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 735 military records available for the last name Mc Candless. For the veterans among your Mc Candless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Candless lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mc Candless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mc Candless in 1961 was 41, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mc Candless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mc Candless 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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