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Chii Family History

Chii 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, Chin, Chai, Chia, Chim, Chiu, Choi, Chui, Chu, Shi

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Chii. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chii 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Chii. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chii. For the veterans among your Chii ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chii lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Chii life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chii in 1983 was 83, and 67 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chii 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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