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Chayin Family History

Chayin 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: Chapin, Chain, Chanin, Chasin, Chafin, Hain, Chopin, Cain, Chaplin

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Where is the Chayin family from?

You can see how Chayin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Chayin families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 8 Chayin families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chayin's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chayin families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Chayin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chayin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chayin. For the veterans among your Chayin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chayin 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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