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Chana Family History

Chana Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): Arora and Sikh name of unexplained etymology. English (West Midlands): variant of Chaney .

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


Similar surnames: Chang, Rana, Chanda, Chand, Chad, Chada, Chapa, Chino, Chandra, Haga

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Where is the Chana family from?

You can see how Chana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chana family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chana families living in Iowa. This was about 13% of all the recorded Chana's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chana. 47% of Chana men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chana women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chana 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chana. 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 204 military records available for the last name Chana. For the veterans among your Chana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chana lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Chana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chana in 1968 was 94, and 54 in 2004.

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