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Chisam Family History

Chisam Name Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Chisholm once common in Cumbria but now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Chisom, Chisum, Chism, Chismar, Clisham, Chisolm, Hisey, China, Chica

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Where is the Chisam family from?

You can see how Chisam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Chisam families living in Cumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chisam's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Chisam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisam 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 Chisam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chisam. 56% of Chisam 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
    56%
  • Domestic Work
    23%
  • Incapacitated
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chisam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisam 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Chisam. 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 617 military records available for the last name Chisam. For the veterans among your Chisam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisam lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chisam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chisam in 1957 was 67, and 89 in 2004.

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