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Chiken Family History

Chiken 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: Chinen, Chien, Chaiken, Chen, Chin, Heiken, Chizek, Chinn, Chaikin

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Where is the Chiken family from?

You can see how Chiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chiken family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chiken's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chiken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiken 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 85 census records available for the last name Chiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiken 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chiken. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chiken. For the veterans among your Chiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiken lifespan?

Average Chiken life expectancy in 1989 was 93 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiken 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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