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Chettum Family History

Chettum 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: Chittum, Cheatum, Whittum, Shetty, Chitty, Schetter, Cetta, Chester

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Where is the Chettum family from?

You can see how Chettum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chettum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chettum family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Chettum's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Chettum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chettum 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 17 census records available for the last name Chettum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chettum 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Chettum. 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 17 military records available for the last name Chettum. For the veterans among your Chettum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chettum lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1990, in the United States, Chettum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chettum in 1969 was 79, and 81 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chettum 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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