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Chitron Family History

Chitron 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: Citron, Chilton, Whitton, Buitron, Whitson, Hitson, Chiaro, Charron

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Where is the Chitron family from?

You can see how Chitron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitron family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Chitron families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 3 Chitron families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chitron's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chitron families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitron 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 56 census records available for the last name Chitron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitron 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Chitron. 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 12 military records available for the last name Chitron. For the veterans among your Chitron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitron lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1980, in the United States, Chitron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chitron in 1965 was 77, and 86 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitron

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitron 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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