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Chettan Family History

Chettan 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: Hetman, Cetta, Cherian, Chattin, Chatman, Cheston, Hattan, Chestang

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Where is the Chettan family from?

You can see how Chettan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chettan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chettan families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Chettan family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Chettan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chettan families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Chettan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chettan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chettan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chettan. For the veterans among your Chettan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chettan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chettan 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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