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Chagy Family History

Chagy 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: Hagy, Chay, Chang, Hay, Chae, Chao, Gnagy, Chase, Hagg, Chard

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Where is the Chagy family from?

You can see how Chagy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chagy families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Chagy family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chagy's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Chagy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Chagy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagy 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Chagy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chagy. For the veterans among your Chagy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagy lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Chagy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chagy in 1965 was 74, and 58 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagy 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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