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Pradhan Family History

Pradhan Name Meaning

Indian (West Bengal Orissa Maharashtra) Bangladeshi and Nepali: Kayastha and Kshateiya name from Sanskrit pradhāna ‘chief’ originally a title now widely used as a surname.

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


Similar surnames: Chauhan, Prabhu, Pagan, Pathak, Radwan, Radman, Pasha, Prada, Grahn

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Where is the Pradhan family from?

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

What did your Pradhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pradhan. 100% of Pradhan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Pradhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pradhan 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Pradhan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Pradhan. For the veterans among your Pradhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pradhan lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Pradhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pradhan in 1986 was 81, and 66 in 2004.

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