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Candella Name Meaning

Italian: variant of Candela .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Candela, Mandella, Canela, Kandell, Fanella, Capella, Cannella

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Where is the Candella family from?

You can see how Candella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Candella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Candella family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Candella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Candella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Candella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Candella. 50% of Candella men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Candella women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Candella were New Worker and Packer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Waiter
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Packer
    15%
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Census Records

There are 975 census records available for the last name Candella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candella 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Candella. 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 253 military records available for the last name Candella. For the veterans among your Candella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candella lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Candella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Candella in 1945 was 42, and 82 in 2004.

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