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Chett Family History

Chett 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: Hett, Rhett, Chatt, Cott, Hutt, Brett, Chew, Chen, Hatt, Cheng

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Where is the Chett family from?

You can see how Chett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chett families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chett families living in Kentucky. This was about 63% of all the recorded Chett's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Chett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chett ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chett ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Chett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chett 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chett. 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 94 military records available for the last name Chett. For the veterans among your Chett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Chett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chett in 1975 was 68, and 91 in 1999.

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