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Chinchilli Family History

Chinchilli 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: Chinchilla, Churchill, Winchell, Chirillo, Circelli, Whitehill

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chinchilli 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 11 census records available for the last name Chinchilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chinchilli 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chinchilli. 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 16 military records available for the last name Chinchilli. For the veterans among your Chinchilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chinchilli lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Chinchilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chinchilli in 1965 was 75, and 81 in 2002.

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