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Chicano Family History

Chicano 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: Chino, Chico, Chica, Chiusano, Chiaro, Hirano, Schiano, Schifano

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Where is the Chicano family from?

You can see how Chicano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chicano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chicano family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chicano's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Chicano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chicano 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 Chicano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Chicano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chicano 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Chicano. 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 149 military records available for the last name Chicano. For the veterans among your Chicano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chicano lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chicano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chicano in 1964 was 71, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chicano

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chicano 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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