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Chetlin Family History

Chetlin 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: Chaplin, Helin, Cantlin, Chernin, Chattin, Crellin, Schelin, Chellis

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Where is the Chetlin family from?

You can see how Chetlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chetlin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chetlin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chetlin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Chetlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetlin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chetlin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Chetlin. For the veterans among your Chetlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetlin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Chetlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Chetlin in 1970 was 86, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetlin 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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