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Pandey Family History

Pandey Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): Brahmin name from Hindi pāṇḍe ‘knowledgeable’. Compare Pandit.

In Hindi pāṇḍe also denotes a person engaged in either of two traditional Brahmin occupations: teaching and cooking.

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


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Where is the Pandey family from?

You can see how Pandey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pandey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pandey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Pandey families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Pandey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pandey families in 1911.
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What did your Pandey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pandey. 100% of Pandey 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%

What Pandey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Pandey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pandey 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Pandey. 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 19 military records available for the last name Pandey. For the veterans among your Pandey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pandey lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Pandey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pandey in 1987 was 29, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pandey 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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