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Chete Family History

Chete 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: Crete, Chene, Chute, Chee, Chae, Chew, Chen, Conte, White, Cheng

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Where is the Chete family from?

You can see how Chete families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chete family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chete families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chete family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chete's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chete families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chete 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 192 census records available for the last name Chete. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chete 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chete. 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 32 military records available for the last name Chete. For the veterans among your Chete ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chete lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Chete life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chete in 1973 was 58, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chete 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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