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Chan Family History
Chan Genealogy & Family TreeChan is a Chinese/Cantonese name. It descended from Emperor Shun, and the family were granted lands during the Zhou Dynasty by King Wu. It is the most common surname in Singapore and Taiwan and the 5th most common in China. It is also a common Hebrew name which means "loveliness" and "grace." Roots for this name can also be found in Korea and Vietnam.
Other spellings include "Chen," "Chun," "Jin," "Tan," and "Tran." Notable people with the surname include Chinese actor Jackie Chan (Rush Hour, Shanghai Knights, The Karate Kid), Hong Kong singer Priscilla Chan, and Hong Kong beauty contestant Monica Chan (Miss Hong Kong, 1989).
Chan Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Langford Chan -- --, 1893 October 6, 1981 California
- Pearl Chan -- --, 1897 January 3, 1985 California
- Lok Ming Chan -- --, 1838 December 0, 1916
- Tak Chan -- --, 1919 December 0, 1997
- Leonard O Chan -- --, 1904 June 13, 1987 California
Chan Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Chan Nio Chan -- --, 1909 July 28, 1998
- Sadie Chan -- --, 1908 December 28, 1913 California
- Charmagne Betty Lou Chan -- --, 1950 February 0, 2005 Hawaii
- BarkYan Chan -- --, 1919 October 0, 1994
- Ruby M Chan -- --, 1902 June 30, 1988 California
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