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Chatey Family History

Chatey 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: Chaney, Chatel, Chasey, Chae, Cater, Carey, Chaves, Chantry, Coates

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Where is the Chatey family from?

You can see how Chatey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chatey families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Chatey family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chatey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chatey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatey 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 40 census records available for the last name Chatey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatey 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Chatey. 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 Chatey. For the veterans among your Chatey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatey lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Chatey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chatey in 1975 was 61, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chatey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatey 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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