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Chetlain Family History

Chetlain 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: Chatelain, Chaplain, Chaplin, Hetman, Helin, Cantlin, Captain

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Where is the Chetlain family from?

You can see how Chetlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetlain family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chetlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Chetlain families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chetlain's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chetlain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Chetlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetlain 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chetlain. 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 Chetlain. For the veterans among your Chetlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetlain lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Chetlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chetlain in 1972 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetlain 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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