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Chorlins Family History

Chorlins 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: Collins, Corkins, Corliss, Choplin, Hollins, Charles, Chopin, Carlin

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What did your Chorlins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chorlins. 100% of Chorlins men worked as a Salesman.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Chorlins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chorlins 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chorlins. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chorlins. For the veterans among your Chorlins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chorlins lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chorlins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chorlins in 1957 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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