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Chhan Family History

Chhan Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ឆាន់ of Chinese origin (see Chan 1 and ). Compare Chan 9.

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


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You can see how Chhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chhan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chhan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chhan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chhan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Chhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chhan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Chhan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chhan. For the veterans among your Chhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chhan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Chhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chhan in 1989 was 83, and 84 in 2004.

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