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Chyn Family History

Chyn 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: Chon, Chen, Chin, Chan, Chun, Han, Chu, Chang, Cho, Chi

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Where is the Chyn family from?

You can see how Chyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyn family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Chyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there was 1 Chyn family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chyn's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Chyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Chyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyn 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Chyn. 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 military records available for the last name Chyn. For the veterans among your Chyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyn lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Chyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chyn in 1991 was 29, and 78 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyn 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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