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Chihara Family History

Chihara 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: Chiara, Ishihara, Chiaro, Chimera, Kihara, Chhabra, Mihara, Chiera

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Where is the Chihara family from?

You can see how Chihara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chihara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chihara families living in Washington. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chihara's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Chihara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chihara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chihara ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Chihara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Chihara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chihara 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Chihara. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chihara. For the veterans among your Chihara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chihara lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Chihara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chihara in 1975 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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