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Chadha Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh name based on the name of a clan in the Khatri community. Ramgarhia Sikhs also have a clan called Chadha.

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


Similar surnames: Chawla, Chana, Chahal, Chauhan, Chada, Chad, Khalsa, Dada, Chandra

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There are 190 census records available for the last name Chadha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadha 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Chadha. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Chadha. For the veterans among your Chadha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadha lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Chadha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chadha in 1978 was 58, and 62 in 2003.

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