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Candell Name Meaning

Catalan: habitational name from either of two places called Candell in northern Catalonia (Girona Roussillon). Americanized form of German Kandel .

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


Similar surnames: Cardell, Caddell, Sandell, Canell, Candela, Randell, Caudell

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Where is the Candell family from?

You can see how Candell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Candell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Candell families living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Candell's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Candell families in 1840.
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What did your Candell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Candell. 27% of Candell men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Candell women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Candell were Farming and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerical
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Candell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Candell in 1963 was 63, and 86 in 2004.

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