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Chika Family History

Chika 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: Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chi, Child, Chino, Shima, Chin, Cha

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Where is the Chika family from?

You can see how Chika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chika family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chika families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Chika families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chika's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Chika families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chika surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chika ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chika. 60% of Chika men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Chika family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Chika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chika 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Chika. 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 28 military records available for the last name Chika. For the veterans among your Chika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chika lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Chika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chika in 1964 was 72, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chika

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chika 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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