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Tandon Family History

Tandon Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Kshatriya and Sikh name from Sanskrit martand meaning ‘sun’.

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


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Where is the Tandon family from?

You can see how Tandon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tandon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tandon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Tandon families living in Alberta. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tandon's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Tandon families in 1911.
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What did your Tandon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tandon. 50% of Tandon 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Tandon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tandon 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Tandon. 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 87 military records available for the last name Tandon. For the veterans among your Tandon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tandon lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Tandon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tandon in 1986 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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