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Chillis Family History

Chillis Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of Chillas unexplained.

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


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Where is the Chillis family from?

You can see how Chillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chillis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chillis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Chillis families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chillis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chillis families in 1891.
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What did your Chillis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chillis. 60% of Chillis men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chillis women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chillis were Farmer and Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Chillis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chillis 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Chillis. 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 231 military records available for the last name Chillis. For the veterans among your Chillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chillis lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chillis in 1947 was 30, and 32 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chillis 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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