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Kandil Family History

Kandil Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt): from Arabic qindīl ‘lamp’. Compare Kandel

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


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You can see how Kandil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kandil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kandil family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Kandil's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kandil families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Kandil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kandil 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kandil. 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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There are 16 military records available for the last name Kandil. For the veterans among your Kandil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kandil lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Kandil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kandil in 1986 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

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