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Chehab Family History

Chehab Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Lebanon and Syria also Maghreb): from a French-influenced variant of the Arabic personal name Shihāb ‘meteor bright star’.

It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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You can see how Chehab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chehab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chehab family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Chehab's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Chehab families in 1920.
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There are 78 census records available for the last name Chehab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chehab 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Chehab. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Chehab. For the veterans among your Chehab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chehab lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2004, in the United States, Chehab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chehab in 1996 was 57, and 59 in 2004.

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