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Kandelin Family History

Kandelin 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: Sandelin, Kandel, Sanderlin, Kaelin, Daudelin, Wendelin, Sandlin

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Where is the Kandelin family from?

You can see how Kandelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kandelin family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kandelin's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Kandelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kandelin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kandelin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Kandelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandelin 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Kandelin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Kandelin. For the veterans among your Kandelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandelin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kandelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Kandelin in 1953 was 50, and 98 in 2004.

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