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Chighizola Family History

Chighizola 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: Chisholm, Figliola, Chiriboga, Chinchilla, Cocchiola, Vignola

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Where is the Chighizola family from?

You can see how Chighizola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chighizola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Chighizola families living in Louisiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chighizola's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chighizola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chighizola surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chighizola ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Chighizola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chighizola 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Chighizola. 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 144 military records available for the last name Chighizola. For the veterans among your Chighizola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chighizola lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chighizola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chighizola in 1965 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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