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Chesnut Family History

Chesnut Name Meaning

Scottish (Ayrshire Stirlingshire): variant of Chestnut .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Chesnutt, Chestnut, Chestnutt, Chesher, Chesna, Crest, Chesbro

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Where is the Chesnut family from?

You can see how Chesnut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesnut family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesnut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Chesnut families living in Quebec. This was about 69% of all the recorded Chesnut's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chesnut families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesnut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chesnut ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chesnut. 100% of Chesnut women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Chesnut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesnut 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 887 immigration records available for the last name Chesnut. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Chesnut. For the veterans among your Chesnut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesnut lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Chesnut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chesnut in 1949 was 35, and 81 in 2004.

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