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Chaytor Family History

Chaytor Surname Meaning

see Chater.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chaytor family from?

You can see how Chaytor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaytor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaytor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Chaytor families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaytor's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chaytor families in 1911.
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What did your Chaytor ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chaytor. 67% of Chaytor 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
    67%
  • Blacksmith
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%

What Chaytor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chaytor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaytor 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 Chaytor. 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 534 military records available for the last name Chaytor. For the veterans among your Chaytor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaytor lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Chaytor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chaytor in 1969 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaytor 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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