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Chison Family History

Chison 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, Caison, Chason, Chisom, Chon, Chilton, Chino, Whiston, Chin

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Where is the Chison family from?

You can see how Chison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Chison families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chison's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chison families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chison 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 Chison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chison. 28% of Chison men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Chison women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chison were Salesman and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Chison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chison 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Chison. 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 251 military records available for the last name Chison. For the veterans among your Chison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chison lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Chison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chison in 1967 was 72, and 87 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chison

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chison 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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