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Chathams Family History

Chathams 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, Cheatham, Chauhan, Clapham, Latham, Canham, Chateau, Athans

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Where is the Chathams family from?

You can see how Chathams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chathams family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chathams families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Chathams family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chathams's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Chathams families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Chathams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chathams 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Chathams. 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 85 military records available for the last name Chathams. For the veterans among your Chathams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chathams lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Chathams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chathams in 1966 was 82, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chathams 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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