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Chanan Family History

Chanan 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: Chana, Chanin, Hanan, Chaban, Canan, Chang, Chauhan, Hasan, Dhanani

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Where is the Chanan family from?

You can see how Chanan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chanan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chanan families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chanan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chanan families in 1880.
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What did your Chanan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chanan. 100% of Chanan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Chanan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Chanan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanan 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Chanan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 608 military records available for the last name Chanan. For the veterans among your Chanan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Chanan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chanan in 1966 was 62, and 77 in 1999.

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