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Chaum Family History

Chaum 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: Cham, Chau, Chum, Schaum, Shaum, Chu, Chang, Ham, Chae, Baum

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Where is the Chaum family from?

You can see how Chaum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaum family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chaum families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chaum family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chaum's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Chaum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Chaum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaum 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Chaum. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chaum. For the veterans among your Chaum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Chaum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chaum in 1969 was 76, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaum 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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