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Chafsman Family History

Chafsman 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: Hassman, Chapman, Chatman, Chrisman, Hausman, Hafeman, Hansman

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Where is the Chafsman family from?

You can see how Chafsman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chafsman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Chafsman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Chafsman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chafsman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Chafsman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Chafsman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chafsman 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chafsman. 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 Chafsman. For the veterans among your Chafsman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chafsman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chafsman 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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