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Chastenay Family History

Chastenay 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: Chasten, Hasten, Castelan, Chateau, Catena, Casten, Chastine

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Where is the Chastenay family from?

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

What did your Chastenay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chastenay. 100% of Chastenay 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Chastenay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chastenay 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chastenay. 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 115 military records available for the last name Chastenay. For the veterans among your Chastenay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chastenay lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Chastenay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chastenay in 1962 was 39, and 77 in 2001.

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