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Chitmon Family History

Chitmon 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: Chatmon, Chilton, Citron, Whitton, Whitson, Hitson, Whitman, Chatman

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Where is the Chitmon family from?

You can see how Chitmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitmon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Chitmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Chitmon family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chitmon's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chitmon families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Chitmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitmon 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chitmon. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chitmon. For the veterans among your Chitmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitmon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Chitmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chitmon in 1974 was 69, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitmon 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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