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Chimkin Family History

Chimkin 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: Simkin, Chaikin, Shimmin, Chopin, Hankin, Chilton, Haskin, Chaplin

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Where is the Chimkin family from?

You can see how Chimkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chimkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chimkin family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chimkin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Chimkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimkin 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 19 census records available for the last name Chimkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimkin 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chimkin. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chimkin. For the veterans among your Chimkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimkin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Chimkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chimkin in 1973 was 70, and 94 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimkin 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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