Chami Family History

Chami Surname Meaning

Arabic (Maghreb Syria and Lebanon): French-influenced variant of Shami an ethnic name for a Syrian or a habitational name for someone from Damascus.

It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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

Similar surnames: Cham, Champ, Chai, Chang, Ham, Chi, Chae, Cai, Hamm, Chao

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11	Military Records
313	Immigration Records
260	Census and Voter Lists
34	Member Trees

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Where is the Chami family from?

You can see how Chami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chami family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Chami families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chami's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chami families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 260 census records available for the last name Chami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chami 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Chami. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name Chami. For the veterans among your Chami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chami lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Chami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chami in 1984 was 63, and 95 in 2003.

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Chami Surname Meaning

Arabic (Maghreb Syria and Lebanon): French-influenced variant of Shami an ethnic name for a Syrian or a habitational name for someone from Damascus.

It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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

Where is the Chami family from?

What Chami family records will you find?

What is the average Chami lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Chami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chami in 1984 was 63, and 95 in 2003.

Chami Family History

Chami Surname Meaning

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Chami Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Chami

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Where is the Chami family from?

What Chami family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Chami lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chami family tree

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