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Chada Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): variant of Chadha .

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


Similar surnames: Chadha, Chana, Chad, Hada, Chawla, Chahal, Chanda, Char, Cham, Chua

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Where is the Chada family from?

You can see how Chada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chada family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Chada families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chada's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chada families in 1880.
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What did your Chada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chada. 27% of Chada men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chada women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chada were Reed Worker and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Attendant
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Reed Worker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chada 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Chada. 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 220 military records available for the last name Chada. For the veterans among your Chada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chada lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chada in 1962 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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