| ![Show Contents]() Chine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Etymology of ChineWhat does the name Chine mean? The ancient roots of the Chine family are in the Anglo-Saxon culture. The name Chine comes from when the family lived near a crevice, chasm, or canyon. Further research revealed that the name is derived from the Old English word chine, that comes from the Old English word "cinu," meaning fissure, or chasm. The surname meant "dweller by the ravine." Early Origins of the Chine familyThe surname Chine was first found in Somerset, where they held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Chine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chine research. Another 91 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1243, 1273, 1275, 1803 and 1804 are included under the topic Early Chine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chine Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Chine are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Chine include: Ching, Chinn, Chine, Chynne, Shin, Shinn, Attechine and many more. Early Notables of the Chine familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chine Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Chine migration to the United States | + |
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Chine or a variant listed above:
Chine Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- George Chine, who landed in Marlboro(ugh) Massachusetts in 1648 1
| Chine migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Chine Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Jacob Chine, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
| Chine migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Chine Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Margaret Chine, aged 20, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1857 aboard the ship "Carnatic"
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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