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Pandey Name Meaning

Indian (northern states): Brahmin name from Hindi pāṇḍe ‘knowledgeable’. Compare Pandit . In Hindi pāṇḍe also denotes a person engaged in either of two traditional Brahmin occupations: teaching and cooking.

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


Similar surnames: Lander, Hanley, Manley, Bandel, Randel, Andel, Mander, Lande, Tande

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Where is the Pandey family from?

You can see how Pandey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pandey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pandey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Pandey family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Pandey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pandey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pandey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pandey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pandey. 100% of Pandey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Pandey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pandey 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Pandey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 19 military records available for the last name Pandey. For the veterans among your Pandey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pandey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Pandey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pandey in 1987 was 29, and 64 in 2003.

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