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Chisim Family History

Chisim 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: Chism, Chisam, Chisum, Chisom, Chim, Chasin, Chisolm, Chiem, Chi

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Where is the Chisim family from?

You can see how Chisim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Chisim family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chisim's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Chisim families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisim 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 Chisim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisim. 50% of Chisim men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chisim women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chisim were Farm Hand and House Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Porter
    10%
  • Farm Hand
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • House Work
    25%

What Chisim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 462 census records available for the last name Chisim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisim 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chisim. 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 42 military records available for the last name Chisim. For the veterans among your Chisim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisim lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Chisim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chisim in 1961 was 74, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisim 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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