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Chirlin Family History

Chirlin 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: Carlin, Chaplin, Chernin, Curlin, Harlin, Choplin, Cherin, Hillin

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Where is the Chirlin family from?

You can see how Chirlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chirlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chirlin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chirlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chirlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chirlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chirlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chirlin. 100% of Chirlin men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Chirlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Chirlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirlin 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Chirlin. 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 52 military records available for the last name Chirlin. For the veterans among your Chirlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirlin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chirlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chirlin in 1962 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

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