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Chian Family History

Chian 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: Chin, Chan, Chia, Chinn, Chiang, Chien, Chiao, Han, Chang, Chon

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Where is the Chian family from?

You can see how Chian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chian family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Chian's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Chian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chian 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 232 census records available for the last name Chian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chian 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 467 immigration records available for the last name Chian. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chian. For the veterans among your Chian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chian lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Chian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chian in 1990 was 81, and 72 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chian 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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