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Indra Family History

Indra Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Andra, Jindra, Inda, Ida, Iida, Ingrao, Anda, Nora, Andry, Inaba

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Where is the Indra family from?

You can see how Indra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Indra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Indra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Indra family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Indra's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Indra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Indra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Indra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Indra. 56% of Indra men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Indra women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Indra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 788 census records available for the last name Indra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Indra 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Indra. 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 249 military records available for the last name Indra. For the veterans among your Indra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Indra lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Indra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Indra in 1962 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Indra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Indra 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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