Chin Family History

14-Day Free Trial

GIVE ME ACCESS

Chin Name Meaning

English: variant spelling of Chinn. Chinese : variant of Jin 1. Chinese : Cantonese variant of Qian. Chinese : variant of Qin 1. Chinese : variant of Qin 2. Chinese : variant of Jin 2. Chinese : variant of Jin 3. Korean: there are four Chinese characters for the surname Chin, representing five clans. At least three of the clans have origins in China; most of them migrated to Korea during the Kory{ou} period (ad 918–1392).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Chi, Chon, Ching, Chiu, Shin, Chun, Chan, Chien, Che, Chim

Ready to discover your family story?

Simply start with yourself and we'll do the searching for you.

Chin Family Origin

Where is the Chin family from?

Location
SHOW MORE

Chin Family Occupations

What did your Chin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

SHOW MORE

  • Blacksmith

    13%

  • Blacksmith Lab

    13%

  • Boot & Shoe Maker

    13%

  • Copper Miner

    13%

In 1881, Blacksmith, Blacksmith Lab and Boot & Shoe Maker were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Chin. The most common Chin occupation in the UK was Blacksmith. 13% of Chin's were Blacksmiths. A less common occupation for the Chin family was Copper Miner.

Source: Census data for Chin | Data not to scale

Chin Historical Records

What Chin family records will you find?

Census records can give you a fascinating window into the day-to-day lives of your Chin ancestors - like hours worked per week, level of education, veteran status, employers, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Chin

Solve your own mystery as you explore your history.

Start Now

Chin Life Expectancy

What is the average Chin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chin 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.

SHOW MORE

United States

Between 1944 and 2004, Chin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chin in 1944 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

Source: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chin

Famous Chin Family

Is anyone famous hiding in your tree?

SHOW MORE
Grace Kelly1929 - 1982 (52)
Abraham Lincoln1809 - 1865 (56)
Albert Einstein1879 - 1955 (76)
Martin Luther King, Jr.1929 - 1968 (39)
Grace Kelly1929 - 1982 (52)
Abraham Lincoln1809 - 1865 (56)
Albert Einstein1879 - 1955 (76)

Ella Fitzgerald1918 - 1996 (78)
John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
James Dean1931 - 1955 (24)
Victor Hugo1802 - 1885 (83)
Ella Fitzgerald1918 - 1996 (78)
John Philip Sousa1854 - 1932 (77)
James Dean1931 - 1955 (24)
Look up another name