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Chander Family History

Chander Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): from Sanskrit čandra ‘pleasant shining moon’. It is commonly found as the final element of compound personal names such as Kishanchander which may account for its development into a surname.

Americanized form of Slovenian Čander: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Chander family from?

You can see how Chander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Chander families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Chander's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chander families in 1891.
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What did your Chander ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chander. 100% of Chander men worked as an Incapacitated and 77% of Chander women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Home Duties
    15%
  • Housemaid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chander 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Chander. 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 343 military records available for the last name Chander. For the veterans among your Chander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chander lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Chander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Chander in 1972 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chander 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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