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Chileen Family History

Chileen 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: Chilton, Hillen, Chilson, Chinen, Hilden, Chien, Whilden, Philen

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Where is the Chileen family from?

You can see how Chileen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chileen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chileen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chileen families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Chileen's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chileen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chileen 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 Chileen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Chileen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chileen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chileen. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chileen. For the veterans among your Chileen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chileen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Chileen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chileen in 1962 was 80, and 56 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chileen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chileen 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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