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Chitister Family History

Chitister 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: Chidester, Chichester, Chester, Chrismer, Cronister, Christen

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Where is the Chitister family from?

You can see how Chitister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitister family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chitister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Chitister families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chitister's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Chitister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Chitister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitister 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chitister. 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 63 military records available for the last name Chitister. For the veterans among your Chitister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitister lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Chitister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chitister in 1972 was 55, and 82 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitister 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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