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Anand Family History

Anand Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab southern states): from a male personal name based on Sanskrit ananda ‘joy’. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames the southern Indian name was in most cases registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name probably derived from the name of the founder of the clan.

English: variant of Annand.

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

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You can see how Anand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Anand family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Anand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Anand families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Anand's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Anand families in 1911.

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There are 628 census records available for the last name Anand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Anand 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Anand. 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 124 military records available for the last name Anand. For the veterans among your Anand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Anand lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Anand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Anand in 1974 was 46, and 73 in 2003.

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