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Chisom Name Meaning

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

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


Similar surnames: Chisum, Chisam, Chism, Chisolm, Wassom, Hisey, Chop, Faison, Chino

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Where is the Chisom family from?

You can see how Chisom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Chisom families living in New Brunswick. This was about 64% of all the recorded Chisom's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Chisom families in 1911.
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What did your Chisom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisom. 32% of Chisom men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Chisom women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chisom were Rock Breaker and Housekeeper. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Rock Breaker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    31%
  • Laundress
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chisom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisom 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Chisom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 494 military records available for the last name Chisom. For the veterans among your Chisom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisom lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chisom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chisom in 1958 was 34, and 67 in 2004.

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