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Chaston Name Meaning

English (Norfolk and Suffolk): topographic name for someone who lived ‘(by the) chestnut tree’ Middle English (atte) chastein (Old French chastaigne).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Charton, Haston, Caston, Cheston, Chasten, Chason, Easton, Hatton

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Where is the Chaston family from?

You can see how Chaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chaston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 3 Chaston families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chaston's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chaston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaston. 100% of Chaston men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chaston women worked as a Housewife. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaston 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Chaston. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 488 military records available for the last name Chaston. For the veterans among your Chaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chaston in 1957 was 50, and 71 in 2004.

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