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Chiarenza Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from the female personal name Chiarenza from Latin Clarentia meaning ‘shining clear’.

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


Similar surnames: Fiorenza, Chiara, Maenza, Chiarello, Di Renzo, Citarella, Chianese

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Where is the Chiarenza family from?

You can see how Chiarenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiarenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Chiarenza families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chiarenza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chiarenza families in 1920.
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What did your Chiarenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiarenza. 25% of Chiarenza men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Chiarenza women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiarenza were Painter and Helper. .

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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
    25%
  • Presser
    13%
  • Tucker
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Furrier
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Helper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Chiarenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiarenza 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 585 immigration records available for the last name Chiarenza. 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 125 military records available for the last name Chiarenza. For the veterans among your Chiarenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiarenza lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chiarenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chiarenza in 1955 was 62, and 80 in 2004.

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