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Chawaga Family History

Chawaga 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: Chawla, Khawaja, Chavana, Chang, Haag, Haga, Zawada, Hakala, Chiara

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Where is the Chawaga family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chawaga 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 Chawaga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chawaga. 100% of Chawaga women worked as a New Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Chawaga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Chawaga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chawaga 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chawaga. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chawaga. For the veterans among your Chawaga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chawaga lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Chawaga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chawaga in 1971 was 86, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chawaga 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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