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Chiara Family History

Chiara Surname Meaning

Italian: from the female personal name Chiara or Clara, a name popularized in the medieval period by the cult of Saint Clare of Assisi (c. 1193–1253); she was an associate of Saint Francis of Assisi and founded the order of nuns known as the Poor Clares.

See also Chiaro.

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


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Where is the Chiara family from?

You can see how Chiara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chiara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Chiara families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiara's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chiara families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiara 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 Chiara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiara. 14% of Chiara men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Chiara women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiara were Operator and Housewife.

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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
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Painter
    11%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Operator
    22%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%

What Chiara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chiara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiara 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chiara. 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 622 military records available for the last name Chiara. For the veterans among your Chiara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiara lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chiara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chiara in 1953 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiara 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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