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Chite Family History

Chite 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: White, Crite, Chute, Hite, Chi, Chae, Child, Conte, Chino, Choe

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Where is the Chite family from?

You can see how Chite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chite families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 12 Chite families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chite's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chite families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chite 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 Chite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chite. 25% of Chite men worked as a Clerk and 20% of Chite women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chite were Barber and Saleslady.

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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

  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Barber
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

What Chite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Chite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chite 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Chite. 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 166 military records available for the last name Chite. For the veterans among your Chite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chite lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Chite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Chite in 1967 was 84, and 77 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chite

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chite 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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