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Chios Family History

Chios 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: Chiou, Chon, Cho, Chi, Child, Chino, Chao, Choe, Chin, Hils

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Where is the Chios family from?

You can see how Chios families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chios family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chios families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chios's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chios families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chios 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 Chios ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Chios family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Chios. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chios 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Chios. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chios. For the veterans among your Chios ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chios lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Chios life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chios in 1963 was 57, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chios 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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