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Chiames Family History

Chiames 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, Chianese, Hilmes, Hames, Thames, Rhames, Shames, Himes

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Where is the Chiames family from?

You can see how Chiames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiames family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chiames families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chiames's in USA. California had the highest population of Chiames families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiames 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 Chiames ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Chiames family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Chiames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiames 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Chiames. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chiames. For the veterans among your Chiames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiames lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Chiames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chiames in 1961 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiames

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiames 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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