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Chiea Family History

Chiea 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: Chiesa, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chien, Chiera, Chea, Chiem, Chi

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Where is the Chiea family from?

You can see how Chiea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chiea family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chiea's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Chiea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiea 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 23 census records available for the last name Chiea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiea 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Chiea. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chiea. For the veterans among your Chiea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiea lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Chiea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chiea in 1980 was 63, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiea 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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