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Chleman Family History

Chleman 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: Coleman, Copeman, Alleman, Eshleman, Ahlman, Goleman, Calman, Chapman

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What did your Chleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chleman. 100% of Chleman women worked as a Knitter.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Chleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chleman 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chleman. 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 military records available for the last name Chleman. For the veterans among your Chleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chleman lifespan?

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