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Chens Family History

Chens Surname 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: Chen, Cheng, Chene, Chess, Chang, Chon, Chong, Schenk, Chew, Zheng

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Where is the Chens family from?

You can see how Chens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chens family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chens families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Chens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Chens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chens 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Chens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Chens. For the veterans among your Chens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chens lifespan?

Average Chens life expectancy in 1993 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chens 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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