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Chisamore Family History

Chisamore 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: Chesmore, Kisamore, Isadore, Whitmore, Cashmore, Finamore, Dismore

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Where is the Chisamore family from?

You can see how Chisamore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisamore family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisamore families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Chisamore families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Chisamore's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chisamore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisamore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chisamore ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chisamore. 59% of Chisamore men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chisamore women worked as a Helper. .

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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
    59%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Helper
    100%
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What Chisamore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chisamore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisamore 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Chisamore. 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 86 military records available for the last name Chisamore. For the veterans among your Chisamore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisamore lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chisamore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Chisamore in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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