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Chirman Family History

Chirman 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: Chipman, Chisman, Thurman, Harman, Carman, Sherman, Cherian, Fairman

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Where is the Chirman family from?

You can see how Chirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chirman families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chirman family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Chirman's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Chirman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirman 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 Chirman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Chirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirman 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Chirman. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chirman. For the veterans among your Chirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirman lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Chirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chirman in 1987 was 86, and 43 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chirman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirman 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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