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Chanett Family History

Chanett 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: Carnett, Chaney, Chant, Cavett, Charette, Chenette, Harnett, Chafetz

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Where is the Chanett family from?

You can see how Chanett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chanett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Chanett families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Chanett's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Chanett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanett 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 70 census records available for the last name Chanett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanett 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 immigration records available for the last name Chanett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chanett. For the veterans among your Chanett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanett lifespan?

Average Chanett life expectancy in 1978 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanett 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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