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Candeau Family History

Candeau Surname 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: Landau, Candee, Candela, Sandau, Manseau, Candia, Rondeau, Jandreau

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Where is the Candeau family from?

You can see how Candeau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candeau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Candeau families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Candeau families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Candeau's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Candeau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candeau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candeau lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2004, in the United States, Candeau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Candeau in 1991 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Candeau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candeau ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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