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Chiama Family History

Chiama 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: Chiara, Shima, Cham, Champ, Chiesa, Chia, Chiba, Chica, Chiaro, Chim

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Where is the Chiama family from?

You can see how Chiama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chiama family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chiama's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chiama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiama 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 62 census records available for the last name Chiama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiama 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chiama. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chiama. For the veterans among your Chiama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiama lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Chiama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chiama in 1978 was 83, and 84 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiama

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiama 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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