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Chayett Family History

Chayett 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: Chayer, Cavett, Charette, Huyett, Chafetz, Haylett, Clagett, Hyett

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Where is the Chayett family from?

You can see how Chayett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chayett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chayett family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chayett's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Chayett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chayett 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 20 census records available for the last name Chayett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chayett 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 Chayett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chayett. For the veterans among your Chayett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chayett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Chayett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chayett in 1977 was 75, and 93 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chayett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chayett 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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