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Chieco Family History

Chieco 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: Chico, Checo, Chirco, Chino, Chirico, Cicco, Schieck, Chick, Chiesa

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Where is the Chieco family from?

You can see how Chieco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chieco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Chieco families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chieco's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chieco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chieco surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chieco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ice Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chieco. 20% of Chieco men worked as an Ice Man.

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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

  • Ice Man
    20%
  • Barber
    20%
  • Chauffeur
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Chieco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Chieco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chieco 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Chieco. 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 228 military records available for the last name Chieco. For the veterans among your Chieco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chieco lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chieco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chieco in 1963 was 81, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chieco 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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