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Chisena Family History

Chisena 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: Chiesa, China, Chinen, Chimera, Cesena, Chien, Chasen, Chesna, Chiera

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Where is the Chisena family from?

You can see how Chisena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisena family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chisena family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chisena's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Chisena families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisena 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 Chisena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chisena. 50% of Chisena men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Helper
    50%

What Chisena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Chisena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisena 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Chisena. 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 54 military records available for the last name Chisena. For the veterans among your Chisena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisena lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Chisena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chisena in 1965 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisena 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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