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Candlen Family History

Candlen 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: Candler, Sandler, Carden, Chandler, Chandley, Cantlin, Kandler

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Where is the Candlen family from?

You can see how Candlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candlen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Candlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Candlen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Candlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Candlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candlen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Candlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Candlen. 100% of Candlen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Candlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candlen 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 Candlen. 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 Candlen. For the veterans among your Candlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candlen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Candlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Candlen in 1966 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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