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Chitham Family History

Chitham 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, Whitham, Witham, Higham, Clisham, Hotham, Cheetham, Whigham

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Where is the Chitham family from?

You can see how Chitham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chitham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Chitham families living in Leicestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Chitham's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Chitham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chitham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chitham. 85% of Chitham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Independent Means Unpaid Dom Duties
    16%

What Chitham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chitham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitham 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Chitham. 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 85 military records available for the last name Chitham. For the veterans among your Chitham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Chitham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chitham in 1978 was 93, and 98 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitham 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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