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Chiz Family History

Chiz 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: Chi, Chin, Chez, Chia, Chim, Chiu, Chu, Shi, Chon, Cho

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Where is the Chiz family from?

You can see how Chiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chiz families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Chiz's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiz 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 Chiz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiz. 50% of Chiz men worked as a Machinist.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Chiz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Chiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiz 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Chiz. 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 209 military records available for the last name Chiz. For the veterans among your Chiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chiz in 1965 was 73, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiz 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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