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Chemin Family History

Chemin Surname Meaning

from French chemin ‘pathway track’. Compare Duquemin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chemin family from?

You can see how Chemin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chemin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chemin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chemin families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chemin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chemin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chemin 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 Chemin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chemin. 100% of Chemin men worked as a Laborer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chemin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chemin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chemin 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Chemin. 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 416 military records available for the last name Chemin. For the veterans among your Chemin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chemin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Chemin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chemin in 1968 was 48, and 76 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chemin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chemin 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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