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Chial Family History

Chial Name 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: Chia, Chiao, Chill, Chi, Chae, Child, Hill, Chino, Chao, Chin

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Where is the Chial family from?

You can see how Chial families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chial family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chial families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chial's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Chial families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chial surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chial ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chial ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Chial. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chial 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Chial. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Chial. For the veterans among your Chial ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chial lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Chial life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chial in 1964 was 75, and 94 in 2003.

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