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Chamas Family History

Chamas Surname 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: Thomas, Chaves, Damas, Haas, Cham, Havas, Caras, Shams, Champ, Llamas

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Where is the Chamas family from?

You can see how Chamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chamas families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chamas's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chamas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chamas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chamas. 100% of Chamas women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Chamas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Chamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamas 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Chamas. 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 57 military records available for the last name Chamas. For the veterans among your Chamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chamas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Chamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chamas in 1964 was 67, and 94 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamas 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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