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Chinnock Family History

Chinnock Surname Meaning

English (West Country): habitational name from East or West Chinnock in Somerset early recorded as Cinioch. The name is of uncertain origin; according to Mills it may be from a derivative of Old English cinu ‘deep valley’.

Alternatively, it may be derived from an old hill name of Celtic origin.

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


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Where is the Chinnock family from?

You can see how Chinnock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chinnock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chinnock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 111 Chinnock families living in Somerset. This was about 35% of all the recorded Chinnock's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Chinnock families in 1891.
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What did your Chinnock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Roadman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chinnock. 18% of Chinnock men worked as a Roadman and 68% of Chinnock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chinnock were Disabled and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Roadman
    18%
  • Builders Labourer
    18%
  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Disabled
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chinnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chinnock 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 765 immigration records available for the last name Chinnock. 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 450 military records available for the last name Chinnock. For the veterans among your Chinnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chinnock lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chinnock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chinnock in 1963 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chinnock 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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