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Chonin Family History

Chonin 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: Chopin, Cronin, Chanin, Chon, Chong, Chin, Chernin, Honan, Honig

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Where is the Chonin family from?

You can see how Chonin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chonin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chonin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chonin families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chonin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chonin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Chonin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chonin 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Chonin. 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 Chonin. For the veterans among your Chonin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chonin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Chonin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chonin in 1962 was 83, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chonin 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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