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Chetham Family History

Chetham Surname Meaning

see Cheetham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chetham family from?

You can see how Chetham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chetham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Chetham families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chetham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chetham families in 1891.
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What did your Chetham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chetham. 50% of Chetham men worked as a Retired and 86% of Chetham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chetham were Timber Importer and Domestic Service.

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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

  • Retired
    50%
  • Timber Importer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Waterproof Machinist
    5%
  • Domestic Service
    5%

What Chetham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chetham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetham 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Chetham. 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 274 military records available for the last name Chetham. For the veterans among your Chetham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetham lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Chetham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chetham in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetham 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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