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Chawla Family History

Chawla Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Arora and Sikh name based on the name of a clan in the Arora community which was apparently named with čāwəl ‘rice’.

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


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You can see how Chawla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chawla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chawla family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chawla's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Chawla families in 1920.
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There are 130 census records available for the last name Chawla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chawla 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Chawla. 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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There are 39 military records available for the last name Chawla. For the veterans among your Chawla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chawla lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Chawla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chawla in 1977 was 75, and 67 in 2004.

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