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Cin Family History

Cin Name Meaning

Burmese (Chin): from a part of a male compound personal name which is interpreted as ‘efficient’ (compare Cing ). — Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. Turkish: ornamental name or nickname from cin ‘jinn’ (a term from Muslim demonology denoting an order of spirits) figuratively ‘intelligent man’.

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


Similar surnames: Yin, Jin, Min, Qin, Cain, Lin, Chin, In, Din, Kin

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Where is the Cin family from?

You can see how Cin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Cin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cin families in 1911.
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What did your Cin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cin. 100% of Cin men worked as a Labourer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cin 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Cin. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Cin. For the veterans among your Cin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cin in 1957 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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