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Chandy Family History

Chandy Surname Meaning

Indian (Kerala): from the personal name Chandy a derivative of Greek Alexandros (see Alexander) found among Christians in southern India.

— Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


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Where is the Chandy family from?

You can see how Chandy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chandy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chandy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chandy families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chandy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chandy families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chandy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chandy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chandy. 100% of Chandy women worked as a Saleslady.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Chandy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandy 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Chandy. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chandy. For the veterans among your Chandy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandy lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2001, in the United States, Chandy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chandy in 1987 was 50, and 50 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chandy 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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