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Chind Family History

Chind 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: Child, Chino, Chin, Chand, Ching, Hind, China, Chinn, Rhind, Chang

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Where is the Chind family from?

You can see how Chind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chind family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Chind families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chind family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chind's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chind families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chind 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 111 census records available for the last name Chind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chind 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chind. 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 41 military records available for the last name Chind. For the veterans among your Chind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chind lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Chind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chind in 1964 was 25, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chind 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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