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Chaseman Family History

Chaseman 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: Haseman, Hageman, Hassman, Cashman, Baseman, Kaseman, Chapman

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Where is the Chaseman family from?

You can see how Chaseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chaseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chaseman family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaseman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Chaseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaseman 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 Chaseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chaseman. 100% of Chaseman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chaseman women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Chaseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Chaseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaseman 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Chaseman. 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 588 military records available for the last name Chaseman. For the veterans among your Chaseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaseman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Chaseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chaseman in 1972 was 73, and 91 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaseman 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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