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Ghia Family History

Ghia 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, Gaia, Ghio, Shia, Shi, Chi, Hua, Ha, Xia, Gioia

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Where is the Ghia family from?

You can see how Ghia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ghia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ghia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ghia families living in Tennessee. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ghia's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ghia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ghia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ghia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Ghia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ghia 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Ghia. 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 49 military records available for the last name Ghia. For the veterans among your Ghia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ghia lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Ghia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ghia in 1965 was 76, and 90 in 1999.

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