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Chihuahua Family History

Chihuahua Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico): habitational name from Chihuahua the name of a state in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chihuahua family from?

You can see how Chihuahua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chihuahua family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chihuahua family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chihuahua's in USA. California had the highest population of Chihuahua families in 1920.
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What did your Chihuahua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chihuahua. 100% of Chihuahua men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Chihuahua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Chihuahua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chihuahua 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Chihuahua. 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 310 military records available for the last name Chihuahua. For the veterans among your Chihuahua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chihuahua lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Chihuahua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chihuahua in 1978 was 81, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chihuahua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chihuahua 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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