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Chichon Family History

Chichon Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cichon, Chilton, Pichon, Chico, Chilson, Cauchon, Michon, Crichton

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Where is the Chichon family from?

You can see how Chichon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chichon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chichon families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Chichon families living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chichon's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Chichon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chichon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chichon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chichon. 50% of Chichon men worked as a Helper and 100% of Chichon women worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • Helper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Chichon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 260 census records available for the last name Chichon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chichon 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Chichon. 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 28 military records available for the last name Chichon. For the veterans among your Chichon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chichon lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2002, in the United States, Chichon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chichon in 1979 was 76, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chichon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chichon 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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