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Chaman Family History

Chaman 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, Claman, Thaman, Chaban, Haman, Chauhan, Harman

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Where is the Chaman family from?

You can see how Chaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Chaman families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaman's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaman 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 Chaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Pedlar and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chaman. 100% of Chaman men worked as a Pedlar and 100% of Chaman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Pedlar
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 845 census records available for the last name Chaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaman 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 Chaman. 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 207 military records available for the last name Chaman. For the veterans among your Chaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Chaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chaman in 1979 was 91, and 68 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaman 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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