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Chyen Family History

Chyen 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: Chen, Chien, Thyen, Chon, Chae, Chew, Shen, Cheng, Hyun, Hyden

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Where is the Chyen family from?

You can see how Chyen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chyen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Chyen families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Chyen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1841
  • 1851
  • 1871
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What Chyen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Chyen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chyen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chyen. For the veterans among your Chyen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyen lifespan?

Average Chyen life expectancy in 1994 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyen 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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