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Chianese Family History

Chianese Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): from a southern adjectival form of Piana a habitational name from any of numerous places called with piana ‘plain’.

As for example Piana di Gioia Tauro in Calabria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chianese family from?

You can see how Chianese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chianese family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chianese families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1841 there were 5 Chianese families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chianese's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Chianese families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chianese 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 Chianese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chianese. 39% of Chianese men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Chianese women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chianese were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Attendant
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Chianese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chianese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chianese 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 793 immigration records available for the last name Chianese. 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 362 military records available for the last name Chianese. For the veterans among your Chianese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chianese lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Chianese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Chianese in 1956 was 39, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chianese 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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