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Chettinger Family History

Chettinger 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: Hettinger, Gettinger, Pettinger, Bettinger, Ettinger, Oettinger

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Where is the Chettinger family from?

You can see how Chettinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chettinger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chettinger families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chettinger's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Chettinger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chettinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chettinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chettinger. 100% of Chettinger men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chettinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Chettinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chettinger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chettinger. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chettinger. For the veterans among your Chettinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chettinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chettinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chettinger in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chettinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chettinger 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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