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Chatelain Name Meaning

French (Châtelain): from châtelain ‘lord (of the manor)’ Old French chastelain (from Latin castellanus a derivative of castellum ‘castle’) applied either as a status name for the governor or constable of a castle or as an ironic nickname.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chamberlain, Chaplin, Chateau, Chastain, Chatel, Chapdelaine, Chaffin

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Where is the Chatelain family from?

You can see how Chatelain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatelain family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatelain families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 109 Chatelain families living in Ontario. This was about 84% of all the recorded Chatelain's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chatelain families in 1911.
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What did your Chatelain ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chatelain. 39% of Chatelain 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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Farmers Son
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Trapper
    13%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chatelain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatelain 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chatelain. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Chatelain. For the veterans among your Chatelain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatelain lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chatelain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chatelain in 1957 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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