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Chittim Family History

Chittim 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: Chittum, Chitty, Chattin, Chittick, Whittum, Chilton, Bhatti, Whitton

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Where is the Chittim family from?

You can see how Chittim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chittim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chittim families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Chittim families living in Staffordshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Chittim's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chittim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chittim 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 Chittim ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chittim. 100% of Chittim women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chittim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chittim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chittim 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chittim. 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 247 military records available for the last name Chittim. For the veterans among your Chittim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chittim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chittim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chittim in 1964 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chittim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chittim 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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