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Chilsom Family History

Chilsom 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: Chilson, Chisom, Chilton, Philson, Hilson, Chism, Chisam, Chisum

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Where is the Chilsom family from?

You can see how Chilsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chilsom family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chilsom families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Chilsom family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chilsom's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Chilsom families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chilsom 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 Chilsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chilsom. 100% of Chilsom 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 Chilsom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Chilsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chilsom 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chilsom. 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 20 military records available for the last name Chilsom. For the veterans among your Chilsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chilsom lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Chilsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chilsom in 1971 was 49, and 52 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chilsom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chilsom 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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