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Kandle Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kandel .

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


Similar surnames: Kendle, Randle, Kandler, Kinkle, Kaple, Radle, Kanode, Kauble

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Where is the Kandle family from?

You can see how Kandle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kandle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Kandle families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Kandle's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Kandle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kandle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kandle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kandle. 35% of Kandle men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Kandle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kandle were Salesman and Farming. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kandle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandle 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Kandle. 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 301 military records available for the last name Kandle. For the veterans among your Kandle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kandle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Kandle in 1954 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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