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Chitey Family History

Chitey 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: Chitty, White, Chipley, Whitney, Whitby, Crite, Cheney, Chidsey

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Where is the Chitey family from?

You can see how Chitey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Chitey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chitey family living in Oxfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chitey's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chitey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Chitey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitey 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chitey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chitey. For the veterans among your Chitey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitey

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