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Chisari Family History

Chisari 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: Chiara, Cisar, Chiaro, Crisafi, Cribari, Chismar, Cesari, Chisam

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Where is the Chisari family from?

You can see how Chisari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisari family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chisari families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chisari families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chisari's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chisari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisari 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 Chisari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shipping Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chisari. 34% of Chisari men worked as a Shipping Clerk.

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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

  • Shipping Clerk
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

What Chisari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Chisari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisari 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Chisari. 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 81 military records available for the last name Chisari. For the veterans among your Chisari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisari lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chisari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chisari in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisari

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisari 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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