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Chisham Family History

Chisham Surname Meaning

see Chisholm.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chisham family from?

You can see how Chisham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 39 Chisham families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Chisham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chisham families in 1891.
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What did your Chisham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chisham. 100% of Chisham men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Chisham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

What Chisham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Chisham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisham 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Chisham. 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 307 military records available for the last name Chisham. For the veterans among your Chisham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisham lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Chisham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chisham in 1961 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisham 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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