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Chhon Family History

Chhon 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: Chon, Cho, Chong, Chen, Caron, Chao, Choe, Chin, Caton, Cahow

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Where is the Chhon family from?

You can see how Chhon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chhon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chhon family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Chhon's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Chhon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chhon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chhon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Chhon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chhon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chhon. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chhon. For the veterans among your Chhon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chhon lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2003, in the United States, Chhon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chhon in 1992 was 80, and 74 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chhon 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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