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Chetta Family History

Chetta 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: Cetta, Cotta, Shetty, Chitty, Cuesta, Cresta, Petta, Accetta, Cesta

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Where is the Chetta family from?

You can see how Chetta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chetta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Chetta families living in Louisiana. This was about 16% of all the recorded Chetta's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chetta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chetta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chetta. 24% of Chetta men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Chetta women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chetta were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Butcher
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Chetta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetta 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Chetta. 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 108 military records available for the last name Chetta. For the veterans among your Chetta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetta lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chetta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chetta in 1955 was 58, and 84 in 2004.

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