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Pandian Family History

Pandian Surname Meaning

Indian (Tamil Nadu): from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘knowledgeable learned’ associated with the Pandya dynasty that ruled southern India in ancient times.

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


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You can see how Pandian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pandian family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Pandian family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Pandian's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pandian families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Pandian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pandian 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Pandian. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Pandian. For the veterans among your Pandian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pandian lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Pandian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Pandian in 1997 was 81, and 86 in 2004.

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