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Khun Family History

Khun Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ឃុន of Chinese origin but unexplained etymology.

The surname also corresponds to the title of a low-rank official in the Cambodian court which derives from the Cham language.

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


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Where is the Khun family from?

You can see how Khun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Khun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Khun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Khun families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Khun's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Khun families in 1891.
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What did your Khun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Khun. 100% of Khun men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Khun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Khun 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Khun. 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 302 military records available for the last name Khun. For the veterans among your Khun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Khun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Khun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Khun in 1963 was 80, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Khun 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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