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Chiaro Family History

Chiaro Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Chiaro from Latin Clarus meaning ‘light famous’; alternatively the name may simply have arisen as a nickname from chiaro ‘fair clear’ ‘light’.

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


Similar surnames: Chiara, Claro, Chino, Chard, Chico, Caro, Hearn, Ciano, Chiodo, Chao

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Where is the Chiaro family from?

You can see how Chiaro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiaro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Chiaro families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chiaro's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chiaro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiaro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiaro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiaro. 28% of Chiaro men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Chiaro women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiaro were Clerk and Secretary. .

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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
    28%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    37%
  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Folder
    19%
  • Secretary
    19%
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What Chiaro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chiaro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiaro 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 686 immigration records available for the last name Chiaro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 443 military records available for the last name Chiaro. For the veterans among your Chiaro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiaro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chiaro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chiaro in 1962 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

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