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Chimples Family History

Chimples 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: Chipley, Chiles, Charles, Achilles, Whipple, Shipley, Humbles

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Where is the Chimples family from?

You can see how Chimples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimples family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chimples families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chimples's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chimples families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Chimples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimples 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chimples. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chimples. For the veterans among your Chimples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimples lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Chimples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chimples in 1979 was 85, and 73 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimples 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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