Origins of the Chisolm surname
About the Chisolms
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Interesting facts about Chisolm
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Who were Chisolms most likely to marry?
What are the most common Chisolm first names?
John
William
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Chisolms
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Chisolms in 1921
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20
Domestic Servant
8
House Servant
6
Domestic Serv
5
Housekeeper
5
Commmon male occupations for Chisolms in 1921
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
14
Coal Miner
11
General Farmers
9
Crofter
7
Farm Hands
7
