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Chishan Family History

Chishan 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: Chisman, Chauhan, Clisham, Chrisman, Crisman, Chismar, Chipman

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Where is the Chishan family from?

You can see how Chishan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chishan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chishan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Chishan families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Chishan's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Chishan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chishan 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 26 census records available for the last name Chishan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chishan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chishan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chishan. For the veterans among your Chishan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chishan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chishan

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