Chishti Surname Meaning & Chishti Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®

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Where is the Chishti family from?

You can see how Chishti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chishti family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Chishti family living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Chishti's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Chishti families in 1871.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chishti 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 Chishti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Chishti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chishti 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 Chishti. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chishti. For the veterans among your Chishti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chishti lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Chishti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chishti in 1998 was 59, and 72 in 2003.

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