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Chini Family History

Chini Surname 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: Chino, Chin, Ching, China, Chinn, Cini, Chang, Chon, Chi, Chong

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Where is the Chini family from?

You can see how Chini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chini family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Chini families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chini's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chini families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chini. 31% of Chini men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Chini women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chini were Miner Labor and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Butcher
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Miner Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Seamstress
    38%
  • Maid
    25%

What Chini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 861 census records available for the last name Chini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chini 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Chini. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 432 military records available for the last name Chini. For the veterans among your Chini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chini lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chini in 1962 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chini

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chini ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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