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Chagos Family History

Chagos 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: Hagos, Chaves, Chao, Dragos, Lagos, Thanos, Chabot, Charo, Chavis

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Where is the Chagos family from?

You can see how Chagos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chagos family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chagos's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Chagos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chagos surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Chagos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagos 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Chagos. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chagos. For the veterans among your Chagos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagos lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1983, in the United States, Chagos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chagos in 1981 was 67, and 73 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagos 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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