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Chisam Family History

Chisam Surname Meaning

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

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


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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 1911 there was 1 Chisam family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Chisam's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chisam families in 1911.
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What did your Chisam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisam. 38% of Chisam men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chisam women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Chisam family records will you find?

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 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 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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisam 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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