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Chica Family History

Chica Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from chica feminine form of chico ‘small young’ (see Chico).

Compare Lachica.

Possibly also a variant of Checa.

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


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Where is the Chica family from?

You can see how Chica families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chica family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chica families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Chica families living in Quebec. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chica's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chica families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chica 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 Chica ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Basket Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chica. 60% of Chica men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chica women worked as a Basket Maker.

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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
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Basket Maker
    100%

What Chica family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 555 census records available for the last name Chica. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chica 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 496 immigration records available for the last name Chica. 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 142 military records available for the last name Chica. For the veterans among your Chica ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chica lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chica life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chica in 1969 was 91, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chica

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chica 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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