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Chenin Family History

Chenin 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: Chernin, Chanin, Cherin, Chopin, Chen, Cheng, Chin, Henn, Helin

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Where is the Chenin family from?

You can see how Chenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenin family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Chenin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chenin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chenin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chenin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Chenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenin 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Chenin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chenin. For the veterans among your Chenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenin lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1997, in the United States, Chenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chenin in 1987 was 68, and 86 in 1997.

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