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Chighman Family History

Chighman 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: Highman, Caughman, Chipman, Higman, Chisman, Chauhan, Hickman

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Where is the Chighman family from?

You can see how Chighman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chighman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chighman family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chighman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chighman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chighman 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 2 census records available for the last name Chighman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chighman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chighman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chighman. For the veterans among your Chighman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chighman lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chighman

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