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Chirla Family History

Chirla 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: Child, Cira, Chiara, Chorba, Chiesa, Chia, Chiba, Chica, Chawla

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Chirla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chirla 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chirla. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chirla. For the veterans among your Chirla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chirla lifespan?

Average Chirla life expectancy in 2000 was 36 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chirla 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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