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Chisholom Family History

Chisholom 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, Chisolm, Chisom, Chitwood, Chirillo, Shishido, Clisham

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Where is the Chisholom family from?

You can see how Chisholom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisholom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Chisholom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Chisholom families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Chisholom's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Chisholom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Chisholom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisholom 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chisholom. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chisholom. For the veterans among your Chisholom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisholom lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisholom 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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