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Chaya Name Meaning

Arabic (Lebanon): French-influenced variant of Shaya . It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chapla, Caya, Chad, Chuba, Chao, Shaia, Chapp, Chadd, Hana, Haga

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Where is the Chaya family from?

You can see how Chaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chaya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chaya families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 20% of all the recorded Chaya's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chaya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaya. 46% of Chaya men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    46%
  • Janitor
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
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What Chaya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Chaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaya 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Chaya. 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 94 military records available for the last name Chaya. For the veterans among your Chaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaya lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chaya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chaya in 1942 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

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