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Chandran Family History

Chandran Name Meaning

Indian (Kerala Tamil Nadu): from a personal name derived from Sanskrit čandra ‘shining’ (see Chandra ) + the Tamil-Malayalam third-person masculine singular ending -n. — Note: Since South Indians traditionally do not have hereditary surnames this name was in most cases recorded as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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


Similar surnames: Chandra, Chanda, Chander, Chauhan, Chana, Chadha, Andra, Chandley

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Where is the Chandran family from?

You can see how Chandran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chandran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chandran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chandran family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Chandran's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Chandran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chandran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chandran ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chandran. 100% of Chandran men worked as a Labourer. .

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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

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Chandran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chandran 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Chandran. 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 51 military records available for the last name Chandran. For the veterans among your Chandran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chandran lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Chandran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chandran in 1987 was 35, and 57 in 2003.

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