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Chire Family History

Chire 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: Shire, Caire, Hire, Chi, Chae, Hare, Clare, Child, White, Chino

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Where is the Chire family from?

You can see how Chire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chire family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chire families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chire's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chire families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chire 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 Chire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundryman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chire. 45% of Chire men worked as a Laundryman and 100% of Chire women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laundryman
    45%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Chef
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Chire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chire 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Chire. 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 35 military records available for the last name Chire. For the veterans among your Chire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chire lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Chire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chire in 1967 was 61, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chire

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chire 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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