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Chissum Family History

Chissum 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: Chisum, Chism, Chisam, Chittum, Chisom, Hissom, Chisolm, Hissam

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Where is the Chissum family from?

You can see how Chissum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chissum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Chissum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chissum family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chissum's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Chissum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chissum 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 84 census records available for the last name Chissum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chissum 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 Chissum. 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 30 military records available for the last name Chissum. For the veterans among your Chissum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chissum lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1994, in the United States, Chissum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chissum in 1981 was 75, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chissum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chissum 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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