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Chatum Family History

Chatum 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: Cheatum, Cham, Hatem, Chatham, Chau, Chum, Schaum, Chaput, Sharum

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Where is the Chatum family from?

You can see how Chatum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chatum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chatum families living in South Carolina. This was about 28% of all the recorded Chatum's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Chatum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatum 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 117 census records available for the last name Chatum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatum 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 Chatum. 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 Chatum. For the veterans among your Chatum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatum lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chatum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chatum in 1966 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatum 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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