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Chait Family History

Chait Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a tailor from Yiddish khayet (Hebrew ḥayat).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chait family from?

You can see how Chait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chait family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chait families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Chait families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chait's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chait families in 1891.
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What did your Chait ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chait. 100% of Chait men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Chait women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chait 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Chait. 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 389 military records available for the last name Chait. For the veterans among your Chait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chait lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chait in 1958 was 36, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chait 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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