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Chaims Family History

Chaims 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: Chaves, Cham, Shams, Champ, Chain, Chai, Chim, Chris, Cheairs

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Where is the Chaims family from?

You can see how Chaims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaims family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chaims families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Chaims family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaims's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Chaims families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Chaims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaims 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Chaims. 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 Chaims. For the veterans among your Chaims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaims lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1992, in the United States, Chaims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chaims in 1954 was 58, and 82 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaims 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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