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Chihan Family History

Chihan 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: Chohan, Chauhan, Chin, Shahan, Crehan, Chan, Chia, Chiba, Chica

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Where is the Chihan family from?

You can see how Chihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chihan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chihan families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Chihan families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chihan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Chihan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chihan 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 26 census records available for the last name Chihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chihan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chihan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chihan. For the veterans among your Chihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chihan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Chihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chihan in 1981 was 78, and 85 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chihan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chihan 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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