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Chann Family History

Chann Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 陳 possibly based on its Cantonese pronunciation see Chen

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


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Where is the Chann family from?

You can see how Chann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Chann families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chann. 43% of Chann men worked as a Waiter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Waiter
    43%
  • Retail Moter Exple Shop
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Chann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Chann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chann 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Chann. 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 234 military records available for the last name Chann. For the veterans among your Chann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chann in 1967 was 39, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chann 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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