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Chirm Family History

Chirm 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: Chim, Schirm, Chism, Chiem, Chi, Child, Chino, Shim, Chin, Chard

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Where is the Chirm family from?

You can see how Chirm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirm family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chirm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Chirm families living in Shropshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chirm's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Chirm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirm 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 Chirm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Face Ripper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chirm. 100% of Chirm men worked as a Coal Face Ripper and 100% of Chirm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Face Ripper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chirm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 866 census records available for the last name Chirm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirm 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Chirm. 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 45 military records available for the last name Chirm. For the veterans among your Chirm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirm lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1990, in the United States, Chirm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chirm in 1989 was 94, and 69 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chirm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirm 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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