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Chyna Family History

Chyna 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: China, Chana, Chang, Chon, Chong, Chen, Cheng, Coyne, Chino, Chin

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Where is the Chyna family from?

You can see how Chyna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chyna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 2 Chyna families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyna's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chyna families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyna 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 70 census records available for the last name Chyna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyna 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chyna. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chyna. For the veterans among your Chyna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyna lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chyna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chyna in 1957 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chyna

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyna 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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