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Chisn Family History

Chisn 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: Chin, Chinn, Chien, Chism, Chon, Chi, Child, Chen, Cain, Chino

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Where is the Chisn family from?

You can see how Chisn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Chisn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 78% of all the recorded Chisn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chisn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Chisn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Chisn. 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 18 military records available for the last name Chisn. For the veterans among your Chisn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chisn

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