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Chisman Family History

Chisman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cheeseman. Americanized form of Slovenian Čižman: from čižman an archaic status name for a tenant.

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


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Where is the Chisman family from?

You can see how Chisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Chisman families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Chisman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chisman families in 1891.
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What did your Chisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boiler Maker Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chisman. 100% of Chisman men worked as a Boiler Maker Heavy Worker and 87% of Chisman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boiler Maker Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

What Chisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisman 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 434 immigration records available for the last name Chisman. 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 894 military records available for the last name Chisman. For the veterans among your Chisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chisman in 1963 was 76, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisman 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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