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Chartan Family History

Chartan 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: Charton, Chauhan, Harman, Wharton, Charlton, Carman, Harton, Cherian

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Where is the Chartan family from?

You can see how Chartan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chartan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chartan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chartan family living in Nevada. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chartan's in USA. Nevada and 1 other state had the highest population of Chartan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chartan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chartan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Chartan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chartan 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Chartan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chartan. For the veterans among your Chartan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chartan lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Chartan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chartan in 1982 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

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