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Pandit Family History

Pandit Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): Brahmin name from Sanskrit paṇḍita ‘scholar learned man’. Compare Pandey.

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


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You can see how Pandit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pandit family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pandit families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pandit family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Pandit's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Pandit families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Pandit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pandit 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Pandit. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pandit. For the veterans among your Pandit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pandit lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Pandit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pandit in 1983 was 53, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pandit 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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