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Chaconas Name Meaning

Americanized form of Greek Tsakonas .

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


Similar surnames: Athanas, Hanas, Chronis, Charnas, Cadenas, Bacon, Celona, Colas

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Where is the Chaconas family from?

You can see how Chaconas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaconas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chaconas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chaconas family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaconas's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chaconas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaconas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaconas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaconas. 14% of Chaconas men worked as an Owner and 56% of Chaconas women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaconas were Salesman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Owner
    14%
  • Merchant
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    56%
  • Waiter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Chaconas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaconas 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Chaconas. 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 223 military records available for the last name Chaconas. For the veterans among your Chaconas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaconas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Chaconas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chaconas in 1961 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

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