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Chemi Family History

Chemi 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: Chi, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Che, Niemi, Schei, Cham, Chez, Rhem

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Where is the Chemi family from?

You can see how Chemi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chemi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chemi family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chemi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chemi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chemi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chemi ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chemi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Chemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chemi 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Chemi. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chemi. For the veterans among your Chemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chemi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Chemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chemi in 1965 was 66, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chemi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chemi 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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