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Chatman Family History

Chatman Name Meaning

English: altered form of Chapman .

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


Similar surnames: Cottman, Hayman, Calman, Claman, Harman, Chapman, Carman, Clayman

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Where is the Chatman family from?

You can see how Chatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Chatman families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Chatman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chatman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chatman. 91% of Chatman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
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Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Chatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatman 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 Chatman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6,000 military records available for the last name Chatman. For the veterans among your Chatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chatman in 1942 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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