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Chabra Name Meaning

Indian: variant of Chhabra .

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


Similar surnames: Chhabra, Chard, Haba, Hara, Chiara, Cambra, Char, Chandra, Capra

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Where is the Chabra family from?

You can see how Chabra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chabra family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chabra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chabra families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Chabra's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chabra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chabra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chabra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chabra. 24% of Chabra men worked as a Weaver. .

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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 1940

  • Weaver
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
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What Chabra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 372 census records available for the last name Chabra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chabra 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Chabra. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 83 military records available for the last name Chabra. For the veterans among your Chabra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chabra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chabra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chabra in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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