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Chemis Family History

Chemis 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: Chevis, Schepis, Remis, Chelius, Chellis, Chris, Cheairs, Clewis

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Where is the Chemis family from?

You can see how Chemis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chemis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chemis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Chemis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chemis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chemis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chemis 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 160 census records available for the last name Chemis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chemis 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chemis. 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 62 military records available for the last name Chemis. For the veterans among your Chemis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chemis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1965, in the United States, Chemis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Chemis in 1964 was 74, and 33 in 1965.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chemis 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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