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Chatlan Family History

Chatlan 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: Chatman, Chauhan, Chaplin, Callan, Chattin, Chatelain, Chateau

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Where is the Chatlan family from?

You can see how Chatlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatlan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chatlan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 2 Chatlan families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Chatlan's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Chatlan families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatlan 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 225 census records available for the last name Chatlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatlan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chatlan. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chatlan. For the veterans among your Chatlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatlan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Chatlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chatlan in 1970 was 87, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatlan 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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