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Chanath Family History

Chanath 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: Chant, Chana, Hnath, Granath, Chang, Granat, Chantry, Heath, Kamath

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Chanath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanath 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chanath. 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 21 military records available for the last name Chanath. For the veterans among your Chanath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanath lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Chanath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chanath in 1968 was 85, and 94 in 1993.

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