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Chiene Family History

Chiene 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: Chene, Chien, Chen, Cheng, Chino, Chin, Hine, Shine, Schieve, Cheney

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Where is the Chiene family from?

You can see how Chiene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiene family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chiene families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Chiene families living in Fife. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chiene's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Chiene families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Chiene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiene 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Chiene. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chiene. For the veterans among your Chiene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiene lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Chiene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chiene in 1971 was 87, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiene 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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