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Ichien Family History

Ichien 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: Chien, Chen, Chin, Schoen, Eichen, Schier, Achen, Schied, Ihnen

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Where is the Ichien family from?

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

What Ichien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Ichien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ichien 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ichien. 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 14 military records available for the last name Ichien. For the veterans among your Ichien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ichien lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Ichien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ichien in 1989 was 102, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ichien 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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