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Chism Family History

Chism Surname Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Chisholm.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chism family from?

You can see how Chism families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chism family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chism families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Chism families living in Yorkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chism's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chism families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chism 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 Chism ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chism. 100% of Chism 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 Chism family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Chism. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chism 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 779 immigration records available for the last name Chism. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Chism. For the veterans among your Chism ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chism lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Chism life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chism in 1946 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chism

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chism 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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