Chamish Family History

Chamish Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Beamish, Camisa, Chavis, Mccamish, Shamis, Hanish, Chausse, Chaves, Hamill, Chase

275 record(s) for Chamish

137	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
42	Immigration Records
75	Census and Voter Lists
14	Member Trees

Where is the Chamish family from?

You can see how Chamish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chamish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chamish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Chamish families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chamish's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chamish families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chamish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chamish family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 75 census records available for the last name Chamish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chamish census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Chamish. 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.

Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Chamish. For the veterans among your Chamish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Chamish lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Chamish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chamish in 1977 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chamish 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.