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Choun Family History

Choun Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ជួន same as Chuon.

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


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Where is the Choun family from?

You can see how Choun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Choun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Choun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Choun families living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Choun's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Choun families in 1891.
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What did your Choun ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Choun. 100% of Choun women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Choun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Choun 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Choun. 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 69 military records available for the last name Choun. For the veterans among your Choun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Choun lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Choun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Choun in 1964 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Choun 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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