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Chitsey Family History

Chitsey 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: Chidsey, Chipley, Whitney, Chitty, Chisley, Crissey, Whitley, Litsey

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Where is the Chitsey family from?

You can see how Chitsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chitsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Chitsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Chitsey family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chitsey's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Chitsey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chitsey 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 Chitsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chitsey. 72% of Chitsey men worked as a Farming and 100% of Chitsey women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Farming
    72%
  • Labor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chitsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Chitsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chitsey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Chitsey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Chitsey. For the veterans among your Chitsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chitsey lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Chitsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chitsey in 1947 was 52, and 96 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chitsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chitsey 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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