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Candey Family History

Candey Name 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: Pandey, Candy, Candee, Canney, Cantey, Cane, Mander, Mandel, Carey

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Where is the Candey family from?

You can see how Candey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Candey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Candey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Candey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Candey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Candey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Candey. 100% of Candey 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.

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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 Candey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Candey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Candey. For the veterans among your Candey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Candey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Candey in 1964 was 73, and 94 in 2003.

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