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Chyba Family History

Chyba 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: Chiba, Chuba, Chubb, Cha, Ryba, Haba, Cuba, Caya, Chorba, Chia

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Where is the Chyba family from?

You can see how Chyba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyba family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chyba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Chyba families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chyba's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Chyba families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyba 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 Chyba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chyba. 60% of Chyba men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Chyba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Chyba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyba 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Chyba. 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 162 military records available for the last name Chyba. For the veterans among your Chyba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyba lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chyba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chyba in 1963 was 66, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chyba

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyba 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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