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Chisley Family History

Chisley Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from Chisley Vale in Norfolk or alternatively a variant of Chesley.

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


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Where is the Chisley family from?

You can see how Chisley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Chisley families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chisley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chisley families in 1911.
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What did your Chisley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisley. 28% of Chisley men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Chisley women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chisley were Truck Driver and House Work.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    45%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Servant
    10%
  • House Work
    10%

What Chisley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chisley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisley 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Chisley. 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 376 military records available for the last name Chisley. For the veterans among your Chisley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisley lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chisley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chisley in 1960 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisley 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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