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Chaume Family History

Chaume 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: Chae, Chausse, Chase, Cham, Chance, Hauge, Chasse, Champ, Hamme

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Where is the Chaume family from?

You can see how Chaume families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaume family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chaume families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 18 Chaume families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Chaume's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chaume families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaume 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 Chaume ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chaume. 75% of Chaume men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    75%
  • Fils Cultivateur
    25%

What Chaume family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 394 census records available for the last name Chaume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaume 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Chaume. 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 65 military records available for the last name Chaume. For the veterans among your Chaume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaume lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Chaume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chaume in 1970 was 44, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chaume

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chaume 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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