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Chatillon Family History

Chatillon 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: Castillon, Cantillon, Chilton, Hamilton, Charlton, Castellon

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Where is the Chatillon family from?

You can see how Chatillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatillon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatillon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Chatillon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chatillon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chatillon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatillon 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 Chatillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chatillon. 100% of Chatillon women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chatillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatillon 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Chatillon. 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 769 military records available for the last name Chatillon. For the veterans among your Chatillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatillon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Chatillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chatillon in 1968 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chatillon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatillon 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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