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Chissay Family History

Chissay Name 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: Chiesa, Chidsey, Chisley, Crissey, Chismar, Chisam, Chisman, Hissam

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Where is the Chissay family from?

You can see how Chissay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chissay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chissay families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Chissay's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Chissay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chissay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chissay ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Chissay ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Chissay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chissay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chissay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31 military records available for the last name Chissay. For the veterans among your Chissay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chissay lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1985, in the United States, Chissay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chissay in 1976 was 52, and 69 in 1985.

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