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Chimson Family History

Chimson 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: Chilson, Chilton, Whitson, Hitson, Caison, Shimon, Simson, Philson

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Where is the Chimson family from?

You can see how Chimson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chimson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chimson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chimson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chimson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chimson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chimson 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 Chimson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chimson. 100% of Chimson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chimson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 168 census records available for the last name Chimson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chimson 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Chimson. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chimson. For the veterans among your Chimson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chimson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1980, in the United States, Chimson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chimson in 1968 was 85, and 61 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chimson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chimson 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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