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Chimsh Family History

Chimsh 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: Chiesa, Chim, Hirsh, Chism, Chi, Child, Hirsch, Chino, Shima, Shim

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Where is the Chimsh family from?

You can see how Chimsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimsh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chimsh family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Chimsh's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Chimsh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimsh 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 8 census records available for the last name Chimsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimsh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chimsh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chimsh. For the veterans among your Chimsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimsh lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimsh 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chimsh

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