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Candera Family History

Candera 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: Candela, Caldera, Bandera, Andera, Mander, Lander, Wander, Gander

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Where is the Candera family from?

You can see how Candera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Candera family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Candera's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Candera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Candera 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 Candera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Candera 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 Candera. 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 Candera. For the veterans among your Candera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Candera lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Candera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Candera in 1976 was 75, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Candera 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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