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Champin Family History

Champin 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: Champion, Chapin, Champlin, Champine, Chopin, Chaplin, Hamlin, Campen

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Where is the Champin family from?

You can see how Champin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Champin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Champin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Champin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 63% of all the recorded Champin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Champin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Champin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Champin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Champin. 37% of Champin men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Champin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Champin were Salesman and Housewife. .

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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
    37%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Porter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Champin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Champin 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Champin. 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 255 military records available for the last name Champin. For the veterans among your Champin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Champin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Champin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Champin in 1957 was 53, and 85 in 2001.

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