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Chaun Family History

Chaun 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: Chan, Chain, Chau, Haun, Chun, Craun, Han, Chu, Chang, Chauhan

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Where is the Chaun family from?

You can see how Chaun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chaun families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chaun's in USA. California had the highest population of Chaun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaun 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 59 census records available for the last name Chaun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaun 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Chaun. 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 9 military records available for the last name Chaun. For the veterans among your Chaun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Chaun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Chaun in 1969 was 81, and 77 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaun 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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