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Chyat Family History

Chyat 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: Choat, Chae, Chao, Cha, Cham, Caya, Char, Chan, Chai, Chia

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Where is the Chyat family from?

You can see how Chyat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chyat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chyat family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chyat's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Chyat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chyat 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 66 census records available for the last name Chyat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chyat 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chyat. 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 Chyat. For the veterans among your Chyat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chyat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Chyat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chyat in 1972 was 75, and 92 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chyat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chyat 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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