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Chagrin Family History

Chagrin 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: Chaplin, Chapin, Chain, Chavarin, Chattin, Clarin, Chatwin, Chaffin

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Where is the Chagrin family from?

You can see how Chagrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagrin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chagrin families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chagrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chagrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Chagrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagrin 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Chagrin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chagrin. For the veterans among your Chagrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagrin lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Chagrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chagrin in 1971 was 67, and 103 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagrin 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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