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Chana Family History

Chana Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Arora and Sikh name of unexplained etymology. English (West Midlands): variant of Chaney.

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


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Where is the Chana family from?

You can see how Chana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chana family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Chana families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chana's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Chana families in 1871.
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What did your Chana ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chana. 100% of Chana 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Chana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chana 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chana. 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 204 military records available for the last name Chana. For the veterans among your Chana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chana lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Chana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chana in 1968 was 94, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chana ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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