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Chandan Family History

Chandan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chandran, Chanda, Chauhan, Handa, Chand, Chander, Chandra, Handal

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chandan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Chandan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandan 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Chandan. 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 248 military records available for the last name Chandan. For the veterans among your Chandan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandan lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Chandan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chandan in 1983 was 82, and 59 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chandan 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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