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Chitterling Family History

Chitterling 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: Chickering, Ketterling, Schierling, Herling, Kettering, Chatterton

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Where is the Chitterling family from?

You can see how Chitterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitterling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chitterling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chitterling families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chitterling's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chitterling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitterling 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 Chitterling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Chitterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitterling 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chitterling. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chitterling. For the veterans among your Chitterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitterling lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Chitterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chitterling in 1982 was 84, and 95 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitterling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitterling 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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