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Chacham Family History

Chacham 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: Chatham, Chauhan, Clapham, Canham, Chadha, Chahal, Meacham, Beacham

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Where is the Chacham family from?

You can see how Chacham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chacham family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Chacham family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chacham's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chacham families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chacham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chacham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Chacham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chacham 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Chacham. 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 military records available for the last name Chacham. For the veterans among your Chacham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chacham lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2003, in the United States, Chacham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chacham in 1994 was 45, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chacham 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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