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Chim Family History

Chim Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ជឹម of Chinese origin from 詹 meaning ‘practising divination’ in ancient Chinese (see Zhan).

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surnames 詹 and 占 see Zhan 1 and Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 粘 see Nian.

Amerindian (Mexico and Guatemala): Mayan name from chiim ‘bag’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chim family from?

You can see how Chim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chim family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Chim families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chim families in 1891.
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What did your Chim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chim. 100% of Chim women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chim 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chim. 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 637 military records available for the last name Chim. For the veterans among your Chim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chim in 1967 was 73, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chim 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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