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Chira Family History

Chira 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: Cira, Chiara, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Shira, Caira, Chura, Chiera

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Where is the Chira family from?

You can see how Chira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chira family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chira families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Chira families living in British Columbia. This was about 78% of all the recorded Chira's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chira families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chira 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 Chira ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chira. 100% of Chira men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chira women worked as a Salesman.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Chira family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Chira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chira 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Chira. 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 37 military records available for the last name Chira. For the veterans among your Chira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chira lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Chira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chira in 1947 was 46, and 103 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chira 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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