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Chaim Family History

Chaim Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the personal name Chaim from Hebrew ḥayim ‘life’; compare Haim and Heim.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chaim family from?

You can see how Chaim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaim families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Chaim families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 93% of all the recorded Chaim's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Chaim families in 1911.
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What did your Chaim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaim. 58% of Chaim men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chaim women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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

  • Salesman
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Chaim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Chaim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaim 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Chaim. 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 182 military records available for the last name Chaim. For the veterans among your Chaim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chaim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chaim in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaim 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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