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Chiston Family History

Chiston 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: Chilton, Whiston, Christon, Cheston, Hilton, Hinton, Colston, Christo

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Where is the Chiston family from?

You can see how Chiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chiston family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Chiston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Chiston families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Chiston's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chiston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chiston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chiston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chiston. 60% of Chiston men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Chiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chiston 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Chiston. 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 Chiston. For the veterans among your Chiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chiston lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Chiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chiston in 1985 was 96, and 83 in 1994.

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