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Chigas Family History

Chigas 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: Chicas, Higa, Chia, Chiba, Chica, China, Chipps, Ligas, Rigas

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Where is the Chigas family from?

You can see how Chigas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chigas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chigas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chigas families living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Chigas's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Chigas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chigas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chigas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Floor Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chigas. 54% of Chigas men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chigas women worked as a Floor Girl. .

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Stripper
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Floor Girl
    100%
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What Chigas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Chigas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chigas 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Chigas. 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 133 military records available for the last name Chigas. For the veterans among your Chigas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chigas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Chigas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chigas in 1967 was 70, and 86 in 2003.

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