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Chanh Family History

Chanh 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: Chang, Chand, Chan, Chant, Chana, Thanh, Han, Chon, Chae, Zhang

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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Chanh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanh 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chanh. 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 30 military records available for the last name Chanh. For the veterans among your Chanh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanh lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2004, in the United States, Chanh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chanh in 1990 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanh 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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