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Chiment Family History

Chiment 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: Chimenti, Chimento, Clement, Chinen, Chimera, Kliment, Chien

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Where is the Chiment family from?

You can see how Chiment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiment family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chiment families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Chiment families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Chiment's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chiment families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiment 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 Chiment ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiment. 100% of Chiment men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Chiment family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Chiment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiment 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Chiment. 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 29 military records available for the last name Chiment. For the veterans among your Chiment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiment lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Chiment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chiment in 1973 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiment

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiment 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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