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Chagin Family History

Chagin 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: Chapin, Chain, Chanin, Hagin, Cragin, Chasin, Chafin, Hain, Hagen

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Where is the Chagin family from?

You can see how Chagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chagin family living in Alaska. This was about 17% of all the recorded Chagin's in USA. Alaska and 5 other states had the highest population of Chagin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chagin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nun Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chagin. 100% of Chagin women worked as a Nun Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Nun Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Chagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagin 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Chagin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chagin. For the veterans among your Chagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chagin in 1967 was 72, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagin 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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