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Chaimas Family History

Chaimas 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: Chapman, Chatman, Chaires, Charnas, Haimes, Shammas, Chicas, Chauhan

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Where is the Chaimas family from?

You can see how Chaimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaimas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaimas family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaimas's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chaimas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaimas 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 12 census records available for the last name Chaimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaimas 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Chaimas. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chaimas. For the veterans among your Chaimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaimas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Chaimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chaimas in 1981 was 84, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaimas 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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