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Chema Family History

Chema 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: Choma, Cheema, Chea, Shema, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Shima, Cosma, Che

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Where is the Chema family from?

You can see how Chema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chema family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Chema families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Chema's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chema families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chema 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 Chema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chema. 54% of Chema men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chema women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chema were Farmer and Owner Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Owner Operator
    50%

What Chema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Chema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chema 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Chema. 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 307 military records available for the last name Chema. For the veterans among your Chema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chema in 1963 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chema 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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