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Chikara Family History

Chikara 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: Chiara, Ichikawa, Chiaro, Chimera, Chiera, Ashikaga, Shibata, Chard

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Where is the Chikara family from?

You can see how Chikara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chikara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chikara family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Chikara's in USA. California had the highest population of Chikara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chikara 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 15 census records available for the last name Chikara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chikara 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chikara. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chikara. For the veterans among your Chikara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chikara lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Chikara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chikara in 1963 was 59, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chikara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chikara 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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