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Chiasson Family History

Chiasson Surname Meaning

French: derivative of chiasse ‘colic diarrhea’ used as an unflattering nickname for someone with chronic dysentery.

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


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Where is the Chiasson family from?

You can see how Chiasson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiasson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chiasson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 741 Chiasson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Chiasson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Chiasson families in 1911.
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What did your Chiasson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chiasson. 35% of Chiasson men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Chiasson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chiasson were Salesman and Servant.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labor
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Servant
    15%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Chiasson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiasson 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 Chiasson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chiasson. For the veterans among your Chiasson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiasson lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Chiasson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chiasson in 1951 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

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