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Chico Family History

Chico Surname Meaning

Spanish: from chico ‘small young’ (of uncertain origin perhaps from Latin ciccum ‘trifle’) applied as a nickname for a small man or for the younger of two bearers of the same personal name.

Portuguese: from a pet form of the personal name Francisco a vernacular form of Franciscus (see Francis).

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


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Where is the Chico family from?

You can see how Chico families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chico family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chico families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Chico family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chico's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Chico families in 1911.
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What did your Chico ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chico. 43% of Chico men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chico women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chico were Labrador and Cocinera.

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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
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Labrador
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Cocinera
    17%

What Chico family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chico. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chico 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chico. 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 635 military records available for the last name Chico. For the veterans among your Chico ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chico lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chico life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chico in 1953 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chico 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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