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Chittie Family History

Chittie 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: Chitty, Chattin, Whittier, Whittle, Chittick, Mcvittie, Christie

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Where is the Chittie family from?

You can see how Chittie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chittie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chittie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Chittie families living in Essex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chittie's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chittie families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Chittie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chittie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chittie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chittie. For the veterans among your Chittie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chittie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chittie 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 Chittie

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