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Chitchett Family History

Chitchett 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: Critchett, Pritchett, Hatchett, Fitchett, Hitchen, Chilcott, Whitsett

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Where is the Chitchett family from?

You can see how Chitchett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitchett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chitchett family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chitchett's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Chitchett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitchett 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 7 census records available for the last name Chitchett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitchett 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chitchett. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chitchett. For the veterans among your Chitchett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitchett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitchett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitchett

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