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Cheun Family History

Cheun 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: Chen, Heun, Chun, Chern, Cheung, Chu, Chon, Chew, Shen, Cheng

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Where is the Cheun family from?

You can see how Cheun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheun family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheun families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cheun families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cheun's in USA. California had the highest population of Cheun families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheun 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 87 census records available for the last name Cheun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheun 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Cheun. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cheun. For the veterans among your Cheun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheun lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Cheun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cheun in 1986 was 75, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheun 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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