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Candlin Family History

Candlin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Candelin, an unexplained variant of Gandelin,

Gandelayn, Middle English forms of Wandelin, a Norman French diminutive of a continental Germanic name beginning with Wandel-,

the name of a divinity.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Candlin family from?

You can see how Candlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Candlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Candlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Candlin families living in British Columbia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Candlin's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Candlin families in 1911.
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What did your Candlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Candlin. 40% of Candlin men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Candlin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Candlin were Colliery Hewer Below Ground and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Horseman On Farm
    20%
  • Colliery Hewer Below Ground
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%

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Census Records

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

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What is the average Candlin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Candlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Candlin in 1961 was 53, and 87 in 2003.

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