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Chette Family History

Chette 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: Shetty, Klette, Chitty, Pichette, Schetter, Cetta, Chester, Jette

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Where is the Chette family from?

You can see how Chette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chette families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Chette family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chette's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chette families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Chette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chette 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Chette. 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 10 military records available for the last name Chette. For the veterans among your Chette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chette lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1997, in the United States, Chette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chette in 1995 was 81, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chette 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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