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Chimene Family History

Chimene 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: Chene, Chinen, Chimera, Chien, Chimenti, Chimento, Clement, Chen

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Where is the Chimene family from?

You can see how Chimene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimene family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chimene families living in Texas. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chimene's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chimene families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Chimene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimene 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Chimene. 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 19 military records available for the last name Chimene. For the veterans among your Chimene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimene lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Chimene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chimene in 1967 was 88, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chimene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimene 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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