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Chanda Family History

Chanda Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name from Sanskrit čandra ‘pleasant shining; moon’.

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


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Where is the Chanda family from?

You can see how Chanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chanda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chanda families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanda's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chanda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanda 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 Chanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chanda. 29% of Chanda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chanda women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chanda were Tailor and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Tailor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Chanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanda 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Chanda. 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 658 military records available for the last name Chanda. For the veterans among your Chanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanda lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chanda in 1957 was 40, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanda 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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