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Chimera Family History

Chimera Surname Meaning

Italian (southern): habitational name from a place in Sicily named Chimera from chimera ‘kid young goat’ from Greek chimaira.

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


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Where is the Chimera family from?

You can see how Chimera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimera family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chimera families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Chimera families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Chimera's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Chimera families in 1911.
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What did your Chimera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Mach Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chimera. 28% of Chimera men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chimera women worked as a Mach Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chimera were Barber and Housewife.

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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
    28%
  • Presser
    8%
  • Fitter Up In Plate Shop
    8%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Mach Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Chimera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chimera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimera 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Chimera. 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 198 military records available for the last name Chimera. For the veterans among your Chimera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimera lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chimera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chimera in 1957 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimera 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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