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Origins of the Candwell surname

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About the Candwells

We have a total number of 559 records for people with the last name Candwell.

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Where do most Candwells live?

In 1921, most Candwells lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Candwells

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 423 records for the Candwell surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Candwells most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Candwells.

What are the most common Candwell first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Candwell family members

Common jobs for Candwells

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Candwells in 1921
Cook Domestic

3

Living On Own Means

3

General Servant Domestic

2

Housekeeper

2

Lace Maker

2

Common Male occupations for Candwells in 1921
Farmer

14

General Labourer

4

Painter

4

Wheelwright

3

Coal Miner Hewer

2

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