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Chigoy Family History

Chigoy 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: Chino, Chitty, Chico, Chiou, Choy, Chiao, Chisom, Higby, Chon, Cho

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Where is the Chigoy family from?

You can see how Chigoy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chigoy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chigoy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chigoy families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chigoy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chigoy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chigoy 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 53 census records available for the last name Chigoy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chigoy 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 Chigoy. 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 Chigoy. For the veterans among your Chigoy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chigoy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Chigoy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chigoy in 1967 was 77, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chigoy 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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