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Chhay Family History

Chhay Name Meaning

Cambodian: written ឆាយ from a Khmer adjective meaning ‘beautiful’. Compare Chay 5.

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


Similar surnames: Chay, Chea, Chap, Chia, Chua, Cham, Chan, Cahoy, Chau, Croak

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chhay 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chhay. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Chhay. For the veterans among your Chhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chhay lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Chhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chhay in 1984 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

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