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Chiesi Family History

Chiesi 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: Chiesa, Ciresi, Thies, Cieri, Thiess, Chien, Chism, Chiodi, Schiess

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Where is the Chiesi family from?

You can see how Chiesi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiesi family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chiesi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chiesi families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chiesi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chiesi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiesi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiesi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiesi. 63% of Chiesi 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
    63%
  • Clerk
    38%
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What Chiesi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Chiesi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiesi 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Chiesi. 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 122 military records available for the last name Chiesi. For the veterans among your Chiesi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiesi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chiesi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chiesi in 1962 was 73, and 92 in 2004.

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