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Chilin Family History

Chilin 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: Philip, Child, Chopin, Carlin, Chilton, Chaplin, Chin, Helin, Hulin

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Where is the Chilin family from?

You can see how Chilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chilin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Chilin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chilin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chilin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilin 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 Chilin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Chilin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Chilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilin 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Chilin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chilin. For the veterans among your Chilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Chilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chilin in 1968 was 84, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chilin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chilin 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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