Chicago Family History

Chicago 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: Chico, Chica, Chiaro, Chiao, Chicas, Hidalgo, Chino, Chao, Cicero, Chacko

13K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
356	Military Records
121	Immigration Records
653	Census and Voter Lists
275	Member Trees

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Where is the Chicago family from?

You can see how Chicago families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chicago family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chicago families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chicago family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chicago's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chicago families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chicago surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 653 census records available for the last name Chicago. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chicago census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 121 immigration records available for the last name Chicago. 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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Military Records

There are 356 military records available for the last name Chicago. For the veterans among your Chicago ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chicago lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Chicago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chicago in 1977 was 32, and 82 in 2000.

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Chicago Surname Meaning

Where is the Chicago family from?

What Chicago family records will you find?

What is the average Chicago lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Chicago life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chicago in 1977 was 32, and 82 in 2000.

Chicago Family History

Chicago Surname Meaning

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What is the average Chicago lifespan?

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Chicago Surname Meaning

15,000 record(s) for Chicago

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Where is the Chicago family from?

What Chicago family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Chicago family history

What is the average Chicago lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chicago family tree

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