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Chiland Family History

Chiland 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: Hiland, Child, Calland, Hyland, Chand, Heiland, Ohland, Piland

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Where is the Chiland family from?

You can see how Chiland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Chiland families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Chiland family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiland's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Chiland families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Chiland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiland 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Chiland. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chiland. For the veterans among your Chiland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiland lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1992, in the United States, Chiland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chiland in 1980 was 47, and 90 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiland 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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