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Chinner Family History

Chinner Surname Meaning

From Chinnor (Oxon) which is recorded as Chennore in 1086 and Chinore in 127. The place-name probably derives from an Old English personal name *Cēonna.

Additionally, it is believed to combine this personal name with the Old English word ōra, which means ‘bank, edge, slope’.

The history of the place-name reflects the linguistic evolution and local geography over the centuries.

Chinnor's origins highlight the significance of personal names in the development of English place-names.

This transformation of language and meaning showcases how names carry the imprint of history and cultural identity.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Chinner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chinner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chinner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Chinner families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Chinner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chinner families in 1891.
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What did your Chinner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chinner. 78% of Chinner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    23%

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Passenger Lists

There are 176 immigration records available for the last name Chinner. 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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There are 202 military records available for the last name Chinner. For the veterans among your Chinner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1978 and 1986, in the United States, Chinner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chinner in 1978 was 51, and 64 in 1986.

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