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Chatten Family History

Chatten Surname Meaning

English: variant of Chattin.

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


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Where is the Chatten family from?

You can see how Chatten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatten families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 126 Chatten families living in Norfolk. This was about 34% of all the recorded Chatten's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Chatten families in 1891.
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What did your Chatten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chatten. 23% of Chatten men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Chatten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chatten were Farmer Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Cowman
    23%
  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer Retired
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Chatten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatten 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Chatten. 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 960 military records available for the last name Chatten. For the veterans among your Chatten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatten lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Chatten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chatten in 1952 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatten 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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