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Chisnell Family History

Chisnell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Chisenhall.

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


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Where is the Chisnell family from?

You can see how Chisnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Chisnell families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Chisnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chisnell families in 1911.
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What did your Chisnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisnell. 39% of Chisnell men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Chisnell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chisnell were Painter and School 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • School Teacher
    40%

What Chisnell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chisnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisnell 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 357 immigration records available for the last name Chisnell. 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 441 military records available for the last name Chisnell. For the veterans among your Chisnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisnell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Chisnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chisnell in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 2003.

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