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Chasm Family History

Chasm 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: Chase, Cham, Chism, Chang, Ham, Chae, Hase, Hamm, Chao, Chard

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Where is the Chasm family from?

You can see how Chasm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chasm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chasm families living in Maryland. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chasm's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Chasm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasm 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 114 census records available for the last name Chasm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasm 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Chasm. 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 62 military records available for the last name Chasm. For the veterans among your Chasm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Chasm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chasm in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasm 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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