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Chatt Family History

Chatt Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Catt.

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


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Where is the Chatt family from?

You can see how Chatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 108 Chatt families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Chatt's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Chatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chatt. 34% of Chatt men worked as a Chauffeur and 77% of Chatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chatt were Chemistry Research Student and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    34%
  • Wood Machinist
    34%
  • Chemistry Research Student
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatt 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 542 immigration records available for the last name Chatt. 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 656 military records available for the last name Chatt. For the veterans among your Chatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatt lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chatt in 1948 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatt 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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