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Chineis Family History

Chineis 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: Hines, Caines, Chinen, Clines, Chivers, Rhines, Chiles, Chinery

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Where is the Chineis family from?

You can see how Chineis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chineis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chineis family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chineis's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Chineis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chineis 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 14 census records available for the last name Chineis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chineis 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chineis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chineis. For the veterans among your Chineis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chineis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Chineis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chineis in 1962 was 56, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chineis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chineis 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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