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Chesher Family History

Chesher Name Meaning

English: variant of Cheshire .

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


Similar surnames: Cheshier, Chessher, Chesser, Chester, Chesshir, Chessor, Chesler

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Where is the Chesher family from?

You can see how Chesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Chesher families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chesher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chesher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Chesher. 100% of Chesher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Chesher women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Chesher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesher 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Chesher. 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 660 military records available for the last name Chesher. For the veterans among your Chesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chesher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chesher in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

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