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Chastine Family History

Chastine Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chastain.

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


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Where is the Chastine family from?

You can see how Chastine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chastine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chastine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Chastine families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chastine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chastine families in 1891.
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What did your Chastine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chastine. 35% of Chastine men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Chastine women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chastine were Carpenter and Farm Laborer.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

What Chastine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chastine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chastine 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Chastine. 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 565 military records available for the last name Chastine. For the veterans among your Chastine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chastine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chastine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chastine in 1963 was 75, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chastine 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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