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Chirney Family History

Chirney 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: Charney, Cherney, Churney, Chorney, Cairney, Cerney, Chipley, Whitney

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Where is the Chirney family from?

You can see how Chirney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chirney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Chirney families living in Flintshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chirney's in United Kingdom. Flintshire had the highest population of Chirney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirney 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 240 census records available for the last name Chirney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirney 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chirney. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chirney. For the veterans among your Chirney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirney lifespan?

Average Chirney life expectancy in 1966 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirney 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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