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Chitow Family History

Chitow 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: Chilton, Chino, Chitty, Chico, Chow, Caito, Coito, Chiou, Chiao

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Where is the Chitow family from?

You can see how Chitow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chitow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Chitow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chitow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chitow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chitow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Chitow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitow 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 Chitow. 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 Chitow. For the veterans among your Chitow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitow lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Chitow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chitow in 1989 was 79, and 76 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitow 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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