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Chisel Family History

Chisel 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: Hisel, Schisel, Chase, Thiel, Chapel, Meisel, Maisel, Chidsey, Chmiel

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Where is the Chisel family from?

You can see how Chisel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chisel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Chisel family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Chisel's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Chisel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Chisel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisel. 40% of Chisel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chisel women worked as a Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Labor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Chisel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Chisel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisel 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Chisel. 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 135 military records available for the last name Chisel. For the veterans among your Chisel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisel lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Chisel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chisel in 1962 was 65, and 94 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisel 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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