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Chigard Family History

Chigard 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: Chard, Chiara, Chiaro, Chenard, Figard, Thagard, Clinard, Hogard

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Where is the Chigard family from?

You can see how Chigard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chigard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chigard families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chigard family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chigard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chigard families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chigard 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 4 census records available for the last name Chigard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chigard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chigard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chigard. For the veterans among your Chigard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chigard lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chigard

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