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Chisum Family History

Chisum Surname Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Chisholm. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Chisum family from?

You can see how Chisum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chisum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Chisum families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Chisum's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Chisum families in 1911.
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What did your Chisum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chisum. 34% of Chisum men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Chisum women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chisum were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chisum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisum 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Chisum. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chisum. For the veterans among your Chisum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisum lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chisum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Chisum in 1955 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chisum 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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