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Chateris Family History

Chateris 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: Charters, Chavers, Cater, Harris, Khatri, Chaves, Coates, Hatzis

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Where is the Chateris family from?

You can see how Chateris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chateris family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Chateris families living in Yorkshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Chateris's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chateris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chateris 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 41 census records available for the last name Chateris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chateris 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 Chateris. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chateris. For the veterans among your Chateris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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