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Dichiara Family History

Dichiara 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: Di Chiara, Chiara, Di Chiaro, De Chiara, Dichter, Ishihara, Ichikawa

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Where is the Dichiara family from?

You can see how Dichiara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dichiara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dichiara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Dichiara families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Dichiara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dichiara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dichiara 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 Dichiara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dichiara. 50% of Dichiara men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Dichiara women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dichiara were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%

What Dichiara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dichiara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dichiara 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Dichiara. 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 310 military records available for the last name Dichiara. For the veterans among your Dichiara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dichiara lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Dichiara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Dichiara in 1962 was 76, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dichiara 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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