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Chhen Family History

Chhen 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, Cohen, Chien, Chon, Chae, Chew, Shen, Cheng, Choe, Che

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Where is the Chhen family from?

You can see how Chhen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chhen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chhen family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Chhen's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Chhen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chhen 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 21 census records available for the last name Chhen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chhen 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chhen. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chhen. For the veterans among your Chhen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chhen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2004, in the United States, Chhen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chhen in 1985 was 76, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chhen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chhen 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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