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Chatmon Family History

Chatmon Name Meaning

Variant of Chatman .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Eatmon, Shamon, Chason, Hammon, Chagnon, Lhamon, Chattin, Channon

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Where is the Chatmon family from?

You can see how Chatmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatmon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Chatmon families living in British Columbia. This was about 39% of all the recorded Chatmon's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Chatmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chatmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chatmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chatmon. 40% of Chatmon men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Chatmon women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chatmon were Miner and Laundress. .

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Miner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Laundress
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chatmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatmon 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Chatmon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 724 military records available for the last name Chatmon. For the veterans among your Chatmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatmon lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Chatmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Chatmon in 1944 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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