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Chisholme Family History

Chisholme Surname Meaning

see Chisholm.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chisholme family from?

You can see how Chisholme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisholme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisholme families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Chisholme families living in Lancashire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chisholme's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Chisholme families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisholme 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 Chisholme ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chisholme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chisholme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisholme 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Chisholme. 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 155 military records available for the last name Chisholme. For the veterans among your Chisholme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisholme lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1975, in the United States, Chisholme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chisholme in 1965 was 72, and 74 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisholme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisholme 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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