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Chaffman Family History

Chaffman 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: Schiffman, Chapman, Hoffman, Chatman, Chaffin, Cauffman, Shiffman

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Where is the Chaffman family from?

You can see how Chaffman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaffman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chaffman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chaffman families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Chaffman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chaffman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaffman 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 Chaffman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chaffman. 43% of Chaffman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Chauffeur
    29%

What Chaffman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 895 census records available for the last name Chaffman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaffman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Chaffman. 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 145 military records available for the last name Chaffman. For the veterans among your Chaffman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaffman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chaffman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chaffman in 1957 was 50, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaffman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaffman 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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