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Chetram Family History

Chetram 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, Cheetham, Whetham, Cheatham, Bertram, Hetman, Cham, Mottram

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Where is the Chetram family from?

You can see how Chetram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetram family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Chetram families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chetram families living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chetram's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chetram families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetram 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 68 census records available for the last name Chetram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetram 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Chetram. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chetram. For the veterans among your Chetram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetram lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Chetram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chetram in 1988 was 50, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetram 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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