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Chiselm Family History

Chiselm 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: Chisolm, Chisholm, Chism, Hisel, Chisam, Schisel, Chisum, Chisom

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Where is the Chiselm family from?

You can see how Chiselm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiselm family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chiselm families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Chiselm family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Chiselm's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Chiselm families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiselm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Chiselm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiselm 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chiselm. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chiselm. For the veterans among your Chiselm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiselm lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1997, in the United States, Chiselm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chiselm in 1971 was 67, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chiselm 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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