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Chhorn Family History

Chhorn Name 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, Horn, Eichhorn, Thorn, Corn, Uhlhorn, Schorn, Anhorn, Cahoon

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Where is the Chhorn family from?

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

What did your Chhorn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chhorn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Chhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chhorn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chhorn. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chhorn. For the veterans among your Chhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chhorn lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2000, in the United States, Chhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chhorn in 1991 was 58, and 6 in 2000.

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