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660 biographies and 4 photos with the Chain last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Chain family members.
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Chain Last Name History & Origin

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Name Origin

Last name origin & meaning:
French: from Old French chain, a device for catching birds, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a bird-catcher or a hunter. In some cases it may be an American spelling of the French topographic surname Chêne (see Chene).


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Early Chains

These are the earliest records we have of the Chain family.

Ara Chain 1819 - 1875 Australia
Ara Chain of Australia was born in 1819, and died at age 56 years old in 1875.
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Ottoway W Chain born circa 1853 Osage, Oklahoma, United States
Ottoway W Chain of Osage County, Oklahoma United States was born circa 1853. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ottoway W Chain.
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Frank Chain Nov 10, 1873 - Aug 1964 Pennsylvania
Frank Chain of Pennsylvania was born on November 10, 1873, and died at age 90 years old in August 1964.
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Frank Chain Apr 1, 1874 - Aug 1962 Iowa
Frank Chain of Iowa was born on April 1, 1874, and died at age 88 years old in August 1962.
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Ida Chain Aug 14, 1876 - Nov 1967 Eureka, California
Ida Chain of Eureka, Humboldt County, California was born on August 14, 1876, and died at age 91 years old in November 1967.
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Clarence Chain Aug 9, 1877 - Jun 1964 Pennsylvania
Clarence Chain of Pennsylvania was born on August 9, 1877, and died at age 86 years old in June 1964.
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Garfield Chain Feb 25, 1879 - Jan 1970 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Garfield Chain of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on February 25, 1879, and died at age 90 years old in January 1970.
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Clara Chain Jul 9, 1881 - Jul 15, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Clara Chain of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on July 9, 1881, and died at age 91 years old on July 15, 1972.
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Jennie Chain Mar 8, 1882 - Dec 1973 New Haven, Connecticut
Jennie Chain of New Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on March 8, 1882, and died at age 91 years old in December 1973.
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Peter Chain Jul 2, 1882 - May 1973 Meriden, Connecticut
Peter Chain of Meriden, New Haven County, CT was born on July 2, 1882, and died at age 90 years old in May 1973.
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Warren Chain Sep 27, 1882 - Aug 1969 Columbiana, Ohio
Warren Chain of Columbiana, Columbiana County, Ohio was born on September 27, 1882, and died at age 86 years old in August 1969.
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Thomas Chain Mar 18, 1883 - Mar 1964 Ohio
Thomas Chain of Ohio was born on March 18, 1883, and died at age 81 years old in March 1964.
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John Chain, Airforce
John Chain, Airforce
MSGT John E. Chain Jr.
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John Chain Jr. & Sr.
John Chain Jr. & Sr.
John Chain Sr. and John Chain Jr..
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John & Edward Chain
John & Edward Chain
John E Chain Jr. with oldest son Edward Chain
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Blues Singer Stavin' Chain, 1934
Blues Singer Stavin' Chain, 1934
Blues singer and guitar player Stavin' Chain. Since stavin' chain seems to be slang for a length of chain, this is probably a nickname. He's playing the guitar and singing the song "Batson." Children are playing in the background.

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Ira D Chain Oct 5, 1917 - Nov 1976 Mount Olive, Mississippi
Ira D Chain of Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi was born on October 5, 1917, and died at age 59 years old in November 1976.
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Jesse L Chain Jun 1, 1916 - Sep 3, 2006 Wilmore, Kentucky
Jesse L Chain of Wilmore, Jessamine County, KY was born on June 1, 1916, and died at age 90 years old on September 3, 2006.
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Charles R Chain Oct 9, 1923 - Jan 1987 Leesburg, Ohio
Charles R Chain of Leesburg, Highland County, Ohio was born on October 9, 1923, and died at age 63 years old in January 1987.
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Robert K Chain Nov 17, 1913 - Jul 15, 1988 Kansas City, Kansas
Robert K Chain of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS was born on November 17, 1913, and died at age 74 years old on July 15, 1988.
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Robert A Chain Dec 1, 1910 - Oct 1986 Strongsville, Ohio
Robert A Chain of Strongsville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on December 1, 1910, and died at age 75 years old in October 1986.
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Robert E Chain Oct 12, 1921 - Apr 2, 2003 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Robert E Chain of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on October 12, 1921, and died at age 81 years old on April 2, 2003.
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Wendell O Chain Sep 2, 1916 - Mar 4, 2001 Haven, Kansas
Wendell O Chain of Haven, Reno County, KS was born on September 2, 1916, and died at age 84 years old on March 4, 2001.
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James E Chain Feb 15, 1918 - Apr 1980 Idabel, Oklahoma
James E Chain of Idabel, McCurtain County, Oklahoma was born on February 15, 1918, and died at age 62 years old in April 1980.
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John S Chain Apr 15, 1928 - May 28, 1994 North Lima, Ohio
John S Chain of North Lima, Mahoning County, OH was born on April 15, 1928, and died at age 66 years old on May 28, 1994.
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John T Chain Jul 20, 1918 - Aug 3, 1992 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
John T Chain of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, OK was born on July 20, 1918, and died at age 74 years old on August 3, 1992.
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John W Chain Apr 14, 1923 - Jun 20, 1983 Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania
John W Chain of Ruffs Dale, Westmoreland County, PA was born on April 14, 1923, and died at age 60 years old on June 20, 1983.
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Glenn A Chain Aug 13, 1915 - Dec 1979 Texas City, Texas
Glenn A Chain of Texas City, Galveston County, Texas was born on August 13, 1915, and died at age 64 years old in December 1979.
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Samuel H Chain Jan 17, 1910 - Jan 1966 Studio City, California
Samuel H Chain of Studio City, Los Angeles County, California was born on January 17, 1910 in Russia or Union Of Socialist Soviet Republics, and died at age 56 years old in January 1966.
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Harry Chain Aug 11, 1921 - Jan 20, 2007 Pacoima, California
Harry Chain of Pacoima, Los Angeles County, CA was born on August 11, 1921, and died at age 85 years old on January 20, 2007.
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Floyd W. Chain Jr Apr 1, 1944 - Apr 24, 2007 Texas
Floyd Wayne Chain Jr of Texas was born on April 1, 1944, and died at age 63 years old on April 24, 2007.
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Max Chain May 10, 1908 - Jun 1976 Van Nuys, California
Max Chain of Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California was born on May 10, 1908 in Russia or Union Of Socialist Soviet Republics, and died at age 68 years old in June 1976.
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Claude A Chain Apr 25, 1918 - Jun 30, 1998 Amarillo, Texas
Claude A Chain of Amarillo, Potter County, TX was born on April 25, 1918, and died at age 80 years old on June 30, 1998.
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Leslie W Chain Feb 12, 1902 - Nov 21, 1989 Cincinnati, Ohio
Leslie W Chain of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH was born on February 12, 1902, and died at age 87 years old on November 21, 1989.
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Warren R Chain Sep 6, 1920 - Nov 22, 1998 Columbiana, Ohio
Warren R Chain of Columbiana, Columbiana County, OH was born on September 6, 1920, and died at age 78 years old on November 22, 1998.
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Willie C Chain Oct 15, 1918 - Sep 28, 2003 Mount Olive, Mississippi
Willie C Chain of Mount Olive, Covington County, MS was born on October 15, 1918, and died at age 84 years old on September 28, 2003.
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Popular Chain Biographies

Freddrick Henry Chain Oct 19, 1925 - Apr 12, 2003 Cleveland, Oklahoma
Freddrick Henry Chain of Cleveland, Pawnee County, OK was born on October 19, 1925 in Osage, Osage County, and died at age 77 years old on April 12, 2003 in Cleveland, Pawnee County. Freddrick Chain was buried in Blackburn.
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Keith Chain
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Kyle Chain
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John E. Chain Jr.
John E. Chain Jr.
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John E Chain Jr.
John E Chain Jr.
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John Chain
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Todd Chain
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Alberta J Chain Oct 20, 1923 - Feb 12, 2000 Cleveland, Oklahoma
Alberta (Birdie) Julie Mae (Byrom) Chain of Cleveland, Pawnee County, OK was born on October 20, 1923, and died at age 76 years old on February 12, 2000 in Cleveland. Alberta (Birdie) Chain was buried in Blackburn.
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Edward Chain
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Christina Chain Rankin Alla, Australia
Christina (Chain) Rankin of Alla Australia is the mother of Mary Jane Rankin and Taylor Rankin. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina Chain Rankin.
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Christina Chain Rankin Allansford, Australia
Christina (Chain) Rankin of Allansford Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christina Chain Rankin.
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Mamie Chain Jan 6, 1895 - Apr 1973 Haven, Kansas
Mamie Chain of Haven, Reno County, Kansas was born on January 6, 1895, and died at age 78 years old in April 1973.
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Theodore Gerald Chain Jan 20, 1943 - May 6, 2008 Indio, California
Theodore Gerald Chain of Indio, Riverside County, California was born on January 20, 1943, and died at age 65 years old on May 6, 2008.
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James M Chain Apr 15, 1930 - Aug 24, 1995 Petal, Mississippi
James M Chain of Petal, Forrest County, MS was born on April 15, 1930, and died at age 65 years old on August 24, 1995.
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Vernon R Chain Oct 15, 1901 - Oct 17, 1995 Ravenna, Kentucky
Vernon R Chain of Ravenna, Estill County, KY was born on October 15, 1901, and died at age 94 years old on October 17, 1995.
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Emma Chain Feb 28, 1886 - Feb 1976 Saint Louis, Missouri
Emma Chain of Saint Louis, Saint Louis City County, Missouri was born on February 28, 1886, and died at age 90 years old in February 1976.
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Chain Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Chain family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 510 people with the last name Chain that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

73.0 years

Oldest Chains

These are the longest-lived members of the Chain family on AncientFaces.

Marie H Chain Sep 23, 1907 - Dec 9, 2010 Hamden, Connecticut
Marie H Chain of Hamden, New Haven County, CT was born on September 23, 1907, and died at age 103 years old on December 9, 2010.
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103 years
Mae A Chain Feb 14, 1888 - Mar 1, 1991 Yonkers, New York
Mae A Chain of Yonkers, Westchester County, NY was born on February 14, 1888, and died at age 103 years old on March 1, 1991.
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103 years
Josephine J Chain Aug 18, 1905 - Jun 28, 2005 New Haven, Connecticut
Josephine J Chain of New Haven, New Haven County, CT was born on August 18, 1905, and died at age 99 years old on June 28, 2005.
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99 years
Charlotte H Chain Dec 11, 1890 - Feb 16, 1989 Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Charlotte H Chain of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, PA was born on December 11, 1890, and died at age 98 years old on February 16, 1989.
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98 years
Viola Lillian Chain Aug 8, 1912 - Aug 26, 2010 Port Charlotte, Florida
Viola Lillian Chain of Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida was born on August 8, 1912, and died at age 98 years old on August 26, 2010.
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98 years
Leva A Chain Mar 26, 1891 - Aug 15, 1988 Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Leva A Chain of Hattiesburg, Forrest County, MS was born on March 26, 1891, and died at age 97 years old on August 15, 1988.
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97 years
Dorothy E Chain Oct 8, 1905 - Dec 25, 2002 Leesburg, Florida
Dorothy E Chain of Leesburg, Lake County, FL was born on October 8, 1905, and died at age 97 years old on December 25, 2002.
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97 years
Alma F Chain Apr 9, 1895 - Oct 23, 1991
Alma F Chain was born on April 9, 1895, and died at age 96 years old on October 23, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alma F Chain.
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96 years
Raymond B Chain Nov 25, 1891 - Oct 24, 1987
Raymond B Chain was born on November 25, 1891, and died at age 95 years old on October 24, 1987. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Raymond B Chain.
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95 years
Zina Chain May 15, 1889 - Oct 1985 Dade City, Florida
Zina Chain of Dade City, Pasco County, FL was born on May 15, 1889, and died at age 96 years old in October 1985.
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96 years
Mercedes H Chain May 15, 1911 - Nov 10, 2007 Flossmoor, Illinois
Mercedes H Chain of Flossmoor, Cook County, IL was born on May 15, 1911, and died at age 96 years old on November 10, 2007.
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96 years
Jessie Chain Mar 28, 1894 - Aug 26, 1989 San Diego, California
Jessie Chain of San Diego, San Diego County, CA was born on March 28, 1894, and died at age 95 years old on August 26, 1989.
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