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Chisso Family History

Chisso 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: Chino, Christo, Chico, Chasse, Chiesa, Crispo, Chiaro, Caisse, Hiss

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Where is the Chisso family from?

You can see how Chisso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chisso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chisso family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chisso's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Chisso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chisso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chisso ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Chisso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chisso 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chisso. 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 5 military records available for the last name Chisso. For the veterans among your Chisso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chisso lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Chisso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Chisso in 1972 was 78, and 79 in 1990.

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