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Chisken Family History

Chisken 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: Hiskey, Chisley, Chinen, Christen, Thissen, Crispen, Chisler, Chien

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Where is the Chisken family from?

You can see how Chisken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisken family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chisken families living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chisken's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Chisken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisken 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 25 census records available for the last name Chisken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisken 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chisken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chisken. For the veterans among your Chisken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisken

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