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Chandra Family History

Chandra Surname Meaning

Indian (West Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Kayastha name from Sanskrit čandra ‘pleasant shining; moon’. It occurs commonly as the final element of compound personal names such as Ramachandra (see Ram and Ramachandran) and Krishnachandra (see Krishna).

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


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Where is the Chandra family from?

You can see how Chandra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chandra family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chandra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Chandra families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chandra's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Chandra families in 1891.
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What did your Chandra ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chandra. 100% of Chandra 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Chandra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandra 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Chandra. 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 340 military records available for the last name Chandra. For the veterans among your Chandra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandra lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chandra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chandra in 1961 was 56, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chandra 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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