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Chines Family History

Chines 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: Hines, Caines, Chinen, Clines, Rhines, Chiles, Chino, Chaves, Raines

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Where is the Chines family from?

You can see how Chines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chines family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Chines family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Chines's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Chines families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chines surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chines ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Agricultor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chines. 100% of Chines 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Chines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chines 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Chines. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Chines. For the veterans among your Chines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chines lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Chines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chines in 1982 was 75, and 93 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chines

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chines 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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