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Chaiton Family History

Chaiton 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: Charton, Hatton, Halton, Chilton, Wharton, Charlton, Caton, Calton

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Where is the Chaiton family from?

You can see how Chaiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaiton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chaiton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaiton family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaiton's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Chaiton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaiton 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 139 census records available for the last name Chaiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaiton 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Chaiton. 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 6 military records available for the last name Chaiton. For the veterans among your Chaiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaiton lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Chaiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chaiton in 1985 was 53, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaiton 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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