Chin Family History

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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).

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

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You can see how Chin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chin families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Chin families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Chin's in the UK. Lancashire had the highest population of Chin families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Chin Family Occupations

What did your Chin ancestors do for a living?

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Blacksmith
13%
Blacksmith Lab
13%
Boot & Shoe Maker
13%
Copper Miner
13%

Chin Historical Records

What Chin family records will you find?

Census Record
There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.
Search 1891 UK census records for Chin
Passenger List
There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Chin. 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.
View all Chin immigration records
Draft Card
There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chin. For the veterans among your Chin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
View all Chin military records

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chin census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search 1891 UK census records for Chin

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Chin. 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.

View all Chin immigration records

Draft Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chin. For the veterans among your Chin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chin military records

Chin Life Expectancy

What is the average Chin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chin