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Chatrand Family History

Chatrand Surname 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: Chartrand, Chatman, Charland, Chauhan, Harland, Calland, Chard

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Where is the Chatrand family from?

You can see how Chatrand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatrand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatrand families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Chatrand families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chatrand's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Chatrand families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatrand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chatrand ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chatrand. 35% of Chatrand men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Journalier
    10%
  • Charretier
    10%

What Chatrand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Chatrand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatrand 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Chatrand. 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 23 military records available for the last name Chatrand. For the veterans among your Chatrand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatrand lifespan?

Average Chatrand life expectancy in 1971 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chatrand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatrand 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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