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Chisa Family History

Chisa 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: Chiesa, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chism, Chisam, Chi, Child, Chino

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Where is the Chisa family from?

You can see how Chisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chisa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chisa families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chisa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisa 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 Chisa ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%

What Chisa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Chisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisa 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Chisa. 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 52 military records available for the last name Chisa. For the veterans among your Chisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Chisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chisa in 1964 was 77, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisa 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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