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Chasten Family History

Chasten Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Chesson. Probably also an Americanized form of French Chastain. Compare Chasteen.

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


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Where is the Chasten family from?

You can see how Chasten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chasten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Chasten families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Chasten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chasten families in 1891.
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What did your Chasten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chasten. 100% of Chasten 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chasten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chasten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasten 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Chasten. 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 229 military records available for the last name Chasten. For the veterans among your Chasten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasten lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Chasten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chasten in 1956 was 35, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasten 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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