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Chesham Family History

Chesham Surname Meaning

from Chesham (Bucks) recorded as Cestreham in Domesday Book

or from Chestham Park in Henfield (Sussex) recorded as Chesham in 1657.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chesham family from?

You can see how Chesham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chesham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Chesham families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Chesham's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chesham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chesham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chesham. 50% of Chesham men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Chesham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesham were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Incorporated Accountant
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%

What Chesham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chesham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesham 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Chesham. 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 390 military records available for the last name Chesham. For the veterans among your Chesham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1993, in the United States, Chesham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chesham in 1971 was 85, and 82 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesham 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.

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