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Chims Family History

Chims 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: Chim, Chi, Child, Chino, Shima, Shim, Chin, Cham, Hils, Chico

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Where is the Chims family from?

You can see how Chims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chims family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chims families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chims family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Chims's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Chims families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chims 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 199 census records available for the last name Chims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chims 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chims. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chims. For the veterans among your Chims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chims lifespan?

Average Chims life expectancy in 1982 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chims 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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