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Chayie Family History

Chayie Name 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: Chae, Chase, Chance, Haye, Chasse, Chapin, Chain, Chai, Caye, Chayer

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Where is the Chayie family from?

You can see how Chayie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chayie family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chayie's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chayie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chayie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chayie ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Chayie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayie 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chayie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Chayie. For the veterans among your Chayie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Chayie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chayie in 1966 was 79, and 87 in 1999.

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