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Chitnis Family History

Chitnis 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: Chronis, Whitis, Whiteis, Chino, Curtis, Hines, Hatzis, Chin, Whitney

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Chitnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitnis 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Chitnis. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chitnis. For the veterans among your Chitnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitnis lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Chitnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chitnis in 1972 was 43, and 73 in 2003.

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