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Chizman Family History

Chizman 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: Chizmar, Chipman, Chisman, Krizman, Shipman, Whitman, Chapman

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Where is the Chizman family from?

You can see how Chizman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chizman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chizman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Chizman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chizman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chizman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chizman 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 Chizman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chizman. 100% of Chizman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Chizman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Chizman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chizman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Chizman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chizman. For the veterans among your Chizman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chizman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Chizman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chizman in 1973 was 60, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chizman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chizman 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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