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Chatron Family History

Chatron 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: Charron, Catron, Charon, Chatmon, Hatton, Caron, Citron, Caton

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Where is the Chatron family from?

You can see how Chatron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatron family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Chatron families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chatron's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Chatron families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chatron ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Chatron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatron 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Chatron. 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 24 military records available for the last name Chatron. For the veterans among your Chatron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatron lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chatron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chatron in 1963 was 61, and 52 in 2003.

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