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Chagoya Family History

Chagoya Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Mexico):: variant of Chagolla altered form of Basque Echegoyen. Compare Chagolla

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


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Where is the Chagoya family from?

You can see how Chagoya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chagoya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chagoya families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Chagoya family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chagoya's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chagoya families in 1911.
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What did your Chagoya ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chagoya. 50% of Chagoya 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Moulder
    50%

What Chagoya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 482 census records available for the last name Chagoya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chagoya 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Chagoya. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Chagoya. For the veterans among your Chagoya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chagoya lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chagoya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chagoya in 1965 was 42, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chagoya ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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