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Chayet Family History

Chayet 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: Chayer, Chae, Hayes, Chaves, Hayer, Chase, Haye, Chapel, Cadet

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Where is the Chayet family from?

You can see how Chayet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayet family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chayet families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Chayet families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Chayet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chayet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chayet 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 Chayet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher and Sales Lady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chayet. 60% of Chayet men worked as a Butcher and 100% of Chayet women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Chayet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Chayet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayet 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Chayet. 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 41 military records available for the last name Chayet. For the veterans among your Chayet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayet lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Chayet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chayet in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chayet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chayet 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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