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Chatem Family History

Chatem 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: Hatem, Chatel, Chae, Cater, Chaves, Coates, Chase, Cham, Chapel

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Where is the Chatem family from?

You can see how Chatem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chatem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chatem families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chatem's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Chatem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatem 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 78 census records available for the last name Chatem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatem 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chatem. 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 4 military records available for the last name Chatem. For the veterans among your Chatem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Chatem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Chatem in 1964 was 78, and 73 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatem 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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