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Chiros Family History

Chiros 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: Chino, Chico, Spiros, Hirons, Shirts, Hirose, Chiaro, Chris, Charo

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Where is the Chiros family from?

You can see how Chiros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiros family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chiros families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chiros's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chiros families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiros 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 Chiros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiros. 100% of Chiros men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Chiros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Chiros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiros 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Chiros. 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 96 military records available for the last name Chiros. For the veterans among your Chiros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chiros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chiros in 1963 was 68, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chiros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiros 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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