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Chimenti Family History

Chimenti Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): variant of Clementi (see Clement).

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


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Where is the Chimenti family from?

You can see how Chimenti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimenti family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chimenti families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chimenti's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chimenti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimenti 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 Chimenti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chimenti. 42% of Chimenti men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Chimenti women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chimenti were Butcher and Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • New Worker
    24%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Operator
    20%

What Chimenti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Chimenti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimenti 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 604 immigration records available for the last name Chimenti. 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 334 military records available for the last name Chimenti. For the veterans among your Chimenti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimenti lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Chimenti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chimenti in 1950 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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