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Chichilla Family History

Chichilla 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: Chinchilla, Churchill, Chirillo, Cancilla, Chirichella, Shirilla

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Where is the Chichilla family from?

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

What did your Chichilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chichilla. 100% of Chichilla men worked as a New Worker. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Chichilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Chichilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chichilla 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chichilla. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chichilla. For the veterans among your Chichilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chichilla lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Chichilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chichilla in 1945 was 33, and 83 in 2003.

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