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Chhum Name Meaning

Cambodian: written ឆុំ probably a variant of ជុំ (see Chum ).

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


Similar surnames: Chum, Chu, Thum, Cham, Crum, Shum, Chim, Chau, Schrum, Chiu

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There are 4 census records available for the last name Chhum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chhum census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Chhum. 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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What is the average Chhum lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2002, in the United States, Chhum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chhum in 1991 was 38, and 1 in 2002.

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