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Chalut Family History

Chalut Surname Meaning

French: habitational name from (Le) Chalut or (Le) Chalus, names of several places in France.

It is derived from Late Latin castellucium, which is a derivative of castellum meaning ‘castle’.

This indicates a connection to locations that may have historical significance related to castles.

Such names often reflect the geographical and historical context of the areas they originate from.

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


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Where is the Chalut family from?

You can see how Chalut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chalut family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chalut families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 71 Chalut families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Chalut's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chalut families in 1911.
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What did your Chalut ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chalut. 39% of Chalut men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    39%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Journalier
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chalut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chalut 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Chalut. 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 116 military records available for the last name Chalut. For the veterans among your Chalut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chalut lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Chalut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chalut in 1971 was 69, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chalut ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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