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Chiero Family History

Chiero 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: Chiaro, Chiera, Chino, Calero, Cicero, Chico, Chiara, Schier, Chiesa

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Where is the Chiero family from?

You can see how Chiero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiero family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chiero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Chiero family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiero's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chiero families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiero 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 Chiero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiero. 64% of Chiero men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chiero women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    64%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Chiero family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 364 census records available for the last name Chiero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiero 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Chiero. 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 132 military records available for the last name Chiero. For the veterans among your Chiero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiero lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Chiero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chiero in 1956 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiero

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiero 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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