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Chaison Family History

Chaison Name 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: Caison, Chaisson, Chason, Hasson, Hanson, Charton, Faison, Maison

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Where is the Chaison family from?

You can see how Chaison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chaison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chaison families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 42 Chaison families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Chaison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chaison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chaison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chaison ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chaison. 100% of Chaison men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chaison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chaison 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Chaison. 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 248 military records available for the last name Chaison. For the veterans among your Chaison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chaison lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chaison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Chaison in 1963 was 83, and 79 in 2004.

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