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Chayra Family History

Chayra 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: Chaya, Chard, Hara, Chiara, Caya, Char, Chandra, Capra, Cara, Chayer

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Where is the Chayra family from?

You can see how Chayra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chayra family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chayra's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chayra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chayra 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 22 census records available for the last name Chayra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayra 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chayra. 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 40 military records available for the last name Chayra. For the veterans among your Chayra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayra lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Chayra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chayra in 1967 was 64, and 96 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chayra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chayra 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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