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Kandis Family History

Kandis 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: Kanis, Landis, Andis, Kadis, Bandi, Danis, Kanda, Annis, Kairis

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Where is the Kandis family from?

You can see how Kandis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Kandis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kandis families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kandis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kandis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kandis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kandis. 43% of Kandis men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Manager
    29%
  • Owner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Kandis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandis 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Kandis. 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 112 military records available for the last name Kandis. For the veterans among your Kandis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Kandis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kandis in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2002.

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