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Chynn Family History

Chynn 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: Chinn, Chunn, Chang, Chon, Chong, Chen, Cheng, Coyne, Chino, Hyun

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Where is the Chynn family from?

You can see how Chynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chynn family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Chynn family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chynn's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chynn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chynn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Chynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chynn 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Chynn. 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 Chynn. For the veterans among your Chynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chynn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chynn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chynn

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