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Chyma Family History

Chyma 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: Choma, Shima, Cosma, Cha, Cham, Caya, Champ, Chia, Chiba, Chuba

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Where is the Chyma family from?

You can see how Chyma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chyma families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyma's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chyma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chyma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chyma. 100% of Chyma men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chyma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Chyma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyma 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chyma. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chyma. For the veterans among your Chyma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyma lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Chyma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chyma in 1974 was 72, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyma 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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