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Chatay Family History

Chatay 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: Hata, Chantry, Chitty, Chancy, Ratay, Chateau, Chaney, Chatham

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Where is the Chatay family from?

You can see how Chatay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chatay families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Chatay families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chatay's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chatay families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatay 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 7 census records available for the last name Chatay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatay 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chatay. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chatay. For the veterans among your Chatay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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