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Chima Family History

Chima Surname Meaning

West African (Nigeria): Igbo name from a short form of a personal name such as Chimaraoke which is interpreted as ‘God knows (my) share’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chima family from?

You can see how Chima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chima family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chima families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Chima families living in Derbyshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Chima's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chima families in 1891.
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What did your Chima ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Heavy Labourers was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chima. 100% of Chima men worked as a Heavy Labourers.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Heavy Labourers
    100%

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Census Records

There are 723 census records available for the last name Chima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chima 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 198 immigration records available for the last name Chima. 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 121 military records available for the last name Chima. For the veterans among your Chima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chima lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chima in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chima 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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