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Chismas Family History

Chismas Surname 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: Chismar, Chisman, Christmas, Chizmar, Chrisman, Crisman, Chipman

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Where is the Chismas family from?

You can see how Chismas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chismas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Chismas families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Chismas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chismas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chismas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chismas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Chismas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chismas 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Chismas. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chismas. For the veterans among your Chismas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chismas lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Chismas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Chismas in 1974 was 79, and 95 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chismas 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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