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Mccandlis Family History

Mccandlis 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: Mccandlish, Mccandless, Mcnelis, Manolis, Mccaslin, Candlish

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Where is the Mccandlis family from?

You can see how Mccandlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccandlis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccandlis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Mccandlis family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mccandlis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Mccandlis families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Mccandlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccandlis 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Mccandlis. 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 32 military records available for the last name Mccandlis. For the veterans among your Mccandlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccandlis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Mccandlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mccandlis in 1969 was 83, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mccandlis 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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