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Chimner Family History

Chimner 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: Schimmer, Whitner, Hamner, Hiner, Hirner, Chinen, Chimera, Cherner

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Where is the Chimner family from?

You can see how Chimner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chimner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chimner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chimner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimner 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 46 census records available for the last name Chimner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimner 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chimner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chimner. For the veterans among your Chimner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Chimner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chimner in 1965 was 84, and 89 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chimner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimner 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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