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Chiella Family History

Chiella 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: Ciulla, Capella, Chiesa, Cella, Corella, Colella, Chmela, Chiulli

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Where is the Chiella family from?

You can see how Chiella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiella family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chiella families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chiella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiella surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Shoemaker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Chiella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiella 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Chiella. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chiella. For the veterans among your Chiella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiella lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chiella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chiella in 1964 was 84, and 76 in 2004.

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