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Chiesa Family History

Chiesa Surname Meaning

Italian: from chiesa ‘church’ applied as topographic name for someone living near a church.

A habitational name from any of numerous places called with this word.

Or possibly an occupational name for someone employed in a church.

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


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Where is the Chiesa family from?

You can see how Chiesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiesa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chiesa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Chiesa families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chiesa's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Chiesa families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiesa 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 Chiesa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish chip Shop Assistant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chiesa. 100% of Chiesa men worked as a Fish chip Shop Assistant and 80% of Chiesa women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fish chip Shop Assistant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Dressmaker
    20%

What Chiesa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chiesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiesa 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 Chiesa. 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 677 military records available for the last name Chiesa. For the veterans among your Chiesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiesa lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chiesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chiesa in 1952 was 34, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiesa 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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