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Chatman Family History

Chatman Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Chapman.

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


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Where is the Chatman family from?

You can see how Chatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chatman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chatman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Chatman families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Chatman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chatman families in 1911.
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What did your Chatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chatman. 45% of Chatman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%

What Chatman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42,000 census records available for the last name Chatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chatman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chatman. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Chatman. For the veterans among your Chatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chatman lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Chatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chatman in 1942 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chatman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chatman 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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