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Chayat Family History

Chayat 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: Chaya, Bhagat, Caya, Chabot, Chayer, Chant, Chapa, Chay, Chana, Chait

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Where is the Chayat family from?

You can see how Chayat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chayat family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chayat's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Chayat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chayat 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 29 census records available for the last name Chayat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayat 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Chayat. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chayat. For the veterans among your Chayat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayat lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Chayat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chayat in 1976 was 20, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chayat 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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