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Chigawa Family History

Chigawa 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, Ichikawa, Shibata, Kagawa, Ishikawa, Hirata, Higa, Chiesa

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Where is the Chigawa family from?

You can see how Chigawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chigawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chigawa family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Chigawa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Chigawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chigawa 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 25 census records available for the last name Chigawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chigawa 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chigawa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chigawa. For the veterans among your Chigawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chigawa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Chigawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chigawa in 1963 was 78, and 61 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chigawa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chigawa 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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