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Chins Family History

Chins 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: Chino, Chin, Ching, China, Chinn, Cains, Chang, Chon, Chi, Chong

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Where is the Chins family from?

You can see how Chins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Chins families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chins 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 275 census records available for the last name Chins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chins 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chins. 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 24 military records available for the last name Chins. For the veterans among your Chins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chins lifespan?

Average Chins life expectancy in 1976 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chins 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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