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Chiga Family History

Chiga 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: Higa, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chi, Child, Chino, Shima, Chin

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Where is the Chiga family from?

You can see how Chiga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chiga family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiga's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Chiga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiga 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 45 census records available for the last name Chiga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiga 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Chiga. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chiga. For the veterans among your Chiga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiga lifespan?

Between 2001 and 2003, in the United States, Chiga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chiga in 2001 was 92, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiga 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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