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Chandara Family History

Chandara 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: Chandra, Chander, Chandran, Bhandari, Cantara, Gandara, Chanda

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Where is the Chandara family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chandara 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 8 census records available for the last name Chandara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandara 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chandara. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chandara. For the veterans among your Chandara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandara lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Chandara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chandara in 1986 was 38, and 31 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chandara 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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