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Channan Family History

Channan 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: Hannan, Channon, Cannan, Chauhan, Cannon, Hanna, Mannan, Shannon

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Where is the Channan family from?

You can see how Channan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Channan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Channan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Channan families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Channan's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Channan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Channan 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 Channan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Channan. 100% of Channan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Channan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Channan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Channan 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Channan. 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 127 military records available for the last name Channan. For the veterans among your Channan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Channan lifespan?

Average Channan life expectancy in 2003 was 74 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Channan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Channan 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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