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Chinea Family History

Chinea Surname Meaning

Spanish (Canary Islands): of Guanche origin but unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chinea family from?

You can see how Chinea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chinea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chinea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chinea family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chinea's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Chinea families in 1891.
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What did your Chinea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chinea. 72% of Chinea men worked as an Agricultor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Agricultor
    72%
  • Bracero
    29%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 540 immigration records available for the last name Chinea. 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 216 military records available for the last name Chinea. For the veterans among your Chinea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chinea lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chinea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chinea in 1963 was 34, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chinea 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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