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Chinander Family History

Chinander 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: Chander, Callander, Chandler, Commander, Helander, Shelander

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Where is the Chinander family from?

You can see how Chinander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chinander family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chinander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Chinander family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chinander's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chinander families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chinander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chinander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chinander. 48% of Chinander men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chinander women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Janitor
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Chinander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 468 census records available for the last name Chinander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chinander 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chinander. 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 58 military records available for the last name Chinander. For the veterans among your Chinander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chinander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chinander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chinander in 1964 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chinander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chinander 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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