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Chiren Family History

Chiren 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: Chinen, Chien, Chen, Haren, Chin, Cherek, Shire, Shirey, Hren, Siren

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Where is the Chiren family from?

You can see how Chiren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiren family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chiren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Chiren families living in Derbyshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Chiren's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Chiren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiren 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 69 census records available for the last name Chiren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiren 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Chiren. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chiren. For the veterans among your Chiren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiren lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chiren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chiren in 1967 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiren 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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