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Chishlom Family History

Chishlom 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: Chisholm, Chisom, Chisolm, Clisham, Chisley, Cislo, Chisler, Chism

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Where is the Chishlom family from?

You can see how Chishlom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chishlom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chishlom families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 4 Chishlom families living in Midlothian. This was about 44% of all the recorded Chishlom's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Chishlom families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chishlom 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 Chishlom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chishlom. 40% of Chishlom men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Chishlom women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chishlom were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Chishlom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Chishlom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chishlom 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Chishlom. 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 15 military records available for the last name Chishlom. For the veterans among your Chishlom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chishlom lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1984, in the United States, Chishlom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chishlom in 1974 was 67, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chishlom 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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