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Chinnis Family History

Chinnis 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: Mcginnis, Chronis, Mcinnis, Chinn, Thinnes, Chinnici, Hennis, Hannis

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Where is the Chinnis family from?

You can see how Chinnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chinnis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chinnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chinnis family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Chinnis's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Chinnis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chinnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chinnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chinnis. 34% of Chinnis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chinnis women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Apprentice
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Chinnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 869 census records available for the last name Chinnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chinnis 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Chinnis. 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 319 military records available for the last name Chinnis. For the veterans among your Chinnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chinnis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chinnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chinnis in 1963 was 77, and 46 in 2004.

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