This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chusman family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chusman Family History

Chusman 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: Husman, Chisman, Thurman, Human, Gusman, Schulman, Chapman, Klusman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chusman family from?

You can see how Chusman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chusman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chusman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Chusman family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chusman's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Chusman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chusman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Chusman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chusman. 100% of Chusman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Chusman | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chusman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Chusman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chusman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chusman

Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Chusman. 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.

View all Chusman immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Chusman. For the veterans among your Chusman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chusman military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chusman family history

Discover More

What is the average Chusman lifespan?

Average Chusman life expectancy in 1992 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chusman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chusman 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chusman family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial