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Chieri Family History

Chieri 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: Cieri, Chiera, Bieri, Chiara, Schier, Chiesa, Shier, Hier, Chiaro

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Where is the Chieri family from?

You can see how Chieri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chieri family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chieri's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Chieri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieri 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 52 census records available for the last name Chieri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieri 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Chieri. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chieri. For the veterans among your Chieri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieri lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Chieri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chieri in 1998 was 93, and 89 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieri 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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