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Churchman Name Meaning

English: topographic name for someone who lived by a church, from Middle English chirche (see Church) + man. Possibly a translation of German Kirchmann (see Kirchman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Churches, Church, Churchey, Couchman, Thurman, Marchman, Hurliman

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Churchman Family Origin

Where is the Churchman family from?

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You can see how Churchman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Churchman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Churchman families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 159 Churchman families living in London. This was about 19% of all the recorded Churchman's in the UK. London had the highest population of Churchman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Churchman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Churchman Family Occupations

What did your Churchman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Churchman. 2% of Churchman men worked as a General Labourer and 54% of Churchman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Churchman were Bricklayer and Private Means

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • General Labourer
    2%
  • House Painter
    2%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Bricklayer
    1%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    54%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Private Means
    2%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Churchman Historical Records

What Churchman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Churchman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Churchman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Churchman. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Churchman. For the veterans among your Churchman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Churchman Life Expectancy

What is the average Churchman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Churchman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Churchman in 1954 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Churchman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Churchman 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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