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Chanta Family History

Chanta 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: Chant, Chanda, Chana, Hata, Chang, Hanna, Chantry, Ranta, Canto

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Where is the Chanta family from?

You can see how Chanta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chanta family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Chanta families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Chanta family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Chanta's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Chanta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chanta 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 59 census records available for the last name Chanta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chanta 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Chanta. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chanta. For the veterans among your Chanta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chanta lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Chanta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chanta in 1985 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chanta 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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