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Chagolla Name Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico):: nickname from Mexican Spanish chagolla ‘counterfeited or worn-down coin’. Compare Chagoya variant of Chagoya 2 a surname of Basque origin.

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


Similar surnames: Golla, Churilla, Fragola, Tafolla, Capella, Casillas, Hagel, Caroll

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Where is the Chagolla family from?

You can see how Chagolla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagolla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chagolla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Chagolla families living in California. This was about 30% of all the recorded Chagolla's in USA. California had the highest population of Chagolla families in 1920.
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What did your Chagolla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Orange Picker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chagolla. 44% of Chagolla men worked as an Orange Picker. .

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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

  • Orange Picker
    44%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Gardner
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chagolla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagolla 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Chagolla. 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 148 military records available for the last name Chagolla. For the veterans among your Chagolla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagolla lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chagolla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chagolla in 1952 was 34, and 72 in 2004.

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