Origins of the Candy surname

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    In 1921, most Candys lived in south-west

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    1,900 Candy Travel & migration records
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    Common jobs for Candys

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    Commmon female occupations for Candys in 1921

    Dressmaker

    53

    Laundress

    38

    Living On Own Means

    29

    House Servant

    28

    Servant

    21

    Commmon male occupations for Candys in 1921

    Farmer

    106

    Farmers Son

    51

    Agricultural Labourer

    40

    Butcher

    35

    General Labourer

    34

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