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Chaga Family History

Chaga 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: Haga, Chapa, Chana, Chada, Chaya, Hata, Chang, Chae, Chao, Cala

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Where is the Chaga family from?

You can see how Chaga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chaga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chaga families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaga's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chaga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaga 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 Chaga ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Chaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaga 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Chaga. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chaga. For the veterans among your Chaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Chaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chaga in 1968 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaga 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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