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Chimes Family History

Chimes Surname Meaning

unexplained; possibly a form of the name seen in Abraham Chime 1593 in IGI (Blore Staffs) with excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chimes family from?

You can see how Chimes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chimes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Chimes families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chimes's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Chimes families in 1891.
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What did your Chimes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chimes. 100% of Chimes men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Chimes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chimes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimes 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Chimes. 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 208 military records available for the last name Chimes. For the veterans among your Chimes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chimes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chimes in 1966 was 70, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimes 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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