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Chigar Family History

Chigar 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: Chiara, Char, Higa, Chia, Chiba, Cisar, Chica, Chiaro, Chizmar, China

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Where is the Chigar family from?

You can see how Chigar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chigar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chigar family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chigar's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Chigar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chigar 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 28 census records available for the last name Chigar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chigar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chigar. 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 16 military records available for the last name Chigar. For the veterans among your Chigar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chigar lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1988, in the United States, Chigar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chigar in 1970 was 83, and 61 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chigar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chigar 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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