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Chast Family History

Chast 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: Chase, Hast, Cast, Chant, Chait, Coast, Chatt, Chang, Chae, Hatt

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Where is the Chast family from?

You can see how Chast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chast family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chast families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Chast families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chast's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chast families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chast ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chast. 34% of Chast women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Companion Help
    34%

What Chast family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Chast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chast 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Chast. 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 57 military records available for the last name Chast. For the veterans among your Chast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chast lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Chast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chast in 1970 was 71, and 97 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chast

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chast 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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