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Chaben Family History

Chaben Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chazen, Chaban, Chasen, Schaben, Chae, Hagen, Chen, Harben, Haren

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Where is the Chaben family from?

You can see how Chaben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaben family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaben families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chaben family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaben's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Chaben families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Chaben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaben 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chaben. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Chaben. For the veterans among your Chaben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaben lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Chaben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chaben in 1957 was 48, and 93 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaben

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaben ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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