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Chisar Family History

Chisar 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: Cisar, Chismar, Chisam, Caesar, Cesar, Chiara, Char, Chiesa, Chia

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Where is the Chisar family from?

You can see how Chisar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chisar family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chisar's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Chisar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisar 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 Chisar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chisar. 100% of Chisar men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Chisar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Chisar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisar 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Chisar. 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 43 military records available for the last name Chisar. For the veterans among your Chisar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Chisar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chisar in 1969 was 81, and 74 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisar 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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