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Chiat Family History

Chiat 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: Chia, Chiao, Choat, Chi, Chae, Child, Chino, Chao, Chin, Cha

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Where is the Chiat family from?

You can see how Chiat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Chiat families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Chiat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chiat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiat. 100% of Chiat men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Chiat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiat 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Chiat. 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 35 military records available for the last name Chiat. For the veterans among your Chiat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chiat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chiat in 1965 was 77, and 58 in 2003.

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