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Chillemi Family History

Chillemi Name Meaning

Italian (southern): probably an unflattering nickname from ghiddemi ‘cowardly man’ a dialect word of Arabic origin.

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


Similar surnames: Camilleri, Chiulli, Childers, Cilley, Achille, Schillaci, Schille

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Where is the Chillemi family from?

You can see how Chillemi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chillemi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chillemi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Chillemi families living in New York. This was about 32% of all the recorded Chillemi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chillemi families in 1920.
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What did your Chillemi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chillemi. 21% of Chillemi men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Chillemi women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chillemi were Brake Mechanic and Finisher. .

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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
    21%
  • Janitor
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Brake Mechanic
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Finisher
    19%
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Census Records

There are 720 census records available for the last name Chillemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chillemi 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 718 immigration records available for the last name Chillemi. 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 312 military records available for the last name Chillemi. For the veterans among your Chillemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chillemi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chillemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chillemi in 1960 was 31, and 73 in 2004.

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