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Chissell Family History

Chissell Surname Meaning

see Chessell.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Chissell family from?

You can see how Chissell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chissell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chissell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Chissell families living in Dorset. This was about 26% of all the recorded Chissell's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Chissell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chissell 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 Chissell ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chissell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chissell 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Chissell. 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 77 military records available for the last name Chissell. For the veterans among your Chissell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chissell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Chissell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chissell in 1966 was 95, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chissell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chissell 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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