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Chaiet Family History

Chaiet 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: Chait, Chae, Chaves, Chase, Chapel, Christ, Chain, Chai, Cadet

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Where is the Chaiet family from?

You can see how Chaiet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaiet family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chaiet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chaiet family living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chaiet's in United Kingdom. London and 3 other counties had the highest population of Chaiet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaiet 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 Chaiet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaiet. 75% of Chaiet men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Chaiet women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chaiet were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    75%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Chaiet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Chaiet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaiet 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 682 immigration records available for the last name Chaiet. 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 67 military records available for the last name Chaiet. For the veterans among your Chaiet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaiet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chaiet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chaiet in 1964 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaiet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaiet 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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