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Chaid Family History

Chaid 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: Chard, Chand, Chain, Chai, Chad, Chait, Chadd, Haid, Chang, Chi

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Where is the Chaid family from?

You can see how Chaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaid family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaid family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaid's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Chaid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaid 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 Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Chaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaid 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Chaid. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Chaid. For the veterans among your Chaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaid lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Chaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chaid in 1984 was 77, and 88 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaid 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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