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Chagas Family History

Chagas 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: Chaves, Haas, Haga, Havas, Caras, Bhagat, Hagan, Halas, Cohagan

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Where is the Chagas family from?

You can see how Chagas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chagas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Chagas families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chagas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chagas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagas 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 Chagas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Chagas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Chagas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagas 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 650 immigration records available for the last name Chagas. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chagas. For the veterans among your Chagas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chagas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chagas in 1964 was 78, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chagas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagas 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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