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Chatlain Family History

Chatlain Name 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: Chatelain, Chaplain, Chaplin, Chastain, Chattin, Chatman, Chatwin

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Where is the Chatlain family from?

You can see how Chatlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatlain family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chatlain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chatlain families living in Georgia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Chatlain's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Chatlain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatlain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chatlain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chatlain. 67% of Chatlain men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chatlain women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Chatlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatlain 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Chatlain. 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 71 military records available for the last name Chatlain. For the veterans among your Chatlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatlain lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chatlain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chatlain in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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