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Chiras Family History

Chiras 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: Chicas, Carras, Caras, Cira, Chiara, Hirai, Shirts, Chia, Chiba

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Where is the Chiras family from?

You can see how Chiras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chiras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Chiras families living in Wiltshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Chiras's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Chiras families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiras 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 Chiras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiras. 58% of Chiras men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Chiras women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Machinist
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Chiras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Chiras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiras 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Chiras. 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 122 military records available for the last name Chiras. For the veterans among your Chiras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiras lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chiras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chiras in 1963 was 52, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiras 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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