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Khanna Family History

Khanna Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): from Sanskrit shankan an epithet for the sun the name of a sun-worshipping Khatri clan.

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


Similar surnames: Handa, Chana, Kanda, Khan, Hanna, Khalsa, Chanda, Kara, Anna, Haga

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Where is the Khanna family from?

You can see how Khanna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khanna family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Khanna family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Khanna's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Khanna families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Khanna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Khanna ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Khanna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khanna 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Khanna. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 135 military records available for the last name Khanna. For the veterans among your Khanna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khanna lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Khanna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Khanna in 1980 was 64, and 20 in 2004.

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