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Chibana Family History

Chibana 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: Tachibana, Shibata, Chiara, Chiba, Cabana, China, Chana, Chiang

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Where is the Chibana family from?

You can see how Chibana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chibana family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chibana families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Chibana's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Chibana families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chibana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chibana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chibana. 60% of Chibana men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chibana women 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
    60%
  • Stevedore
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Chibana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Chibana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chibana 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Chibana. 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 26 military records available for the last name Chibana. For the veterans among your Chibana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chibana lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Chibana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chibana in 1966 was 84, and 78 in 2002.

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