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Chyne Family History

Chyne 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: Coyne, Clyne, Chene, Cheyne, Rhyne, Thyne, Shyne, Chang, Chon, Chae

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Where is the Chyne family from?

You can see how Chyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Chyne families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Chyne families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chyne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyne 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 602 census records available for the last name Chyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyne 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Chyne. 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 37 military records available for the last name Chyne. For the veterans among your Chyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyne lifespan?

Average Chyne life expectancy in 1999 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyne 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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