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Chegin Family History

Chegin 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: Cherin, Chopin, Chen, Chin, Helin, Schein, Chernin, Cherian, Rhein

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Where is the Chegin family from?

You can see how Chegin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chegin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chegin families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Chegin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chegin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chegin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chegin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chegin 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 Chegin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chegin 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Chegin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Chegin. For the veterans among your Chegin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chegin lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Chegin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chegin in 1960 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

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