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Chila Family History

Chila Surname Meaning

Italian (Calabria; Chilà): probably a nickname from Greek cheilas ‘man with big lips’.

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


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Where is the Chila family from?

You can see how Chila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chila family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chila families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Chila families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Chila's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Chila families in 1891.
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What did your Chila ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chila. 100% of Chila women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chila 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Chila. 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 244 military records available for the last name Chila. For the veterans among your Chila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chila lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chila in 1962 was 63, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chila 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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