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Chatha Family History

Chatha Surname Meaning

Indian (Punjab) also Pakistani: Jat name from the personal name Chatha which was borne by a grandson of King Prithvi Raj Chauhan (died 1192 AD). The personal name is perhaps derived from the dialect word chhatha meaning ‘the sixth one’ i.e. ‘sixth child’.

It may also be a habitational name from any of several villages so called in particular in Gurdaspur district of Punjab.

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


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You can see how Chatha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatha family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chatha families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Chatha families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chatha's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chatha families in 1861.
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There are 61 census records available for the last name Chatha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatha 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Chatha. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Chatha. For the veterans among your Chatha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatha lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1996, in the United States, Chatha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chatha in 1988 was 56, and 54 in 1996.

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