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Chakman Family History

Chakman 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: Chapman, Chatman, Chauhan, Harman, Hayman, Hackman, Carman, Calman

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Where is the Chakman family from?

You can see how Chakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chakman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chakman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Chakman family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chakman's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Chakman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chakman 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 Chakman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chakman. 100% of Chakman 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Chakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chakman 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Chakman. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chakman. For the veterans among your Chakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chakman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chakman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chakman

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