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Chida Family History

Chida 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: Uchida, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chada, Chi, Child, Ida, Chino

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Where is the Chida family from?

You can see how Chida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chida families living in Hawaii. This was about 42% of all the recorded Chida's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Chida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chida 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 Chida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chida. 100% of Chida men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Chida women worked as a Farm Work.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Chida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Chida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chida 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Chida. 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 91 military records available for the last name Chida. For the veterans among your Chida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chida lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2002, in the United States, Chida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chida in 1945 was 41, and 94 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chida

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chida 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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