This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cheson family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cheson Family History

Cheson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cheston, Acheson, Chesson, Chason, Creson, Chon, Heron, Chen, Cason

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cheson family from?

You can see how Cheson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cheson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Cheson families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cheson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cheson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Cheson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Cheson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Cheson

Passenger Lists

There are 148 immigration records available for the last name Cheson. 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.

View all Cheson immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 95 military records available for the last name Cheson. For the veterans among your Cheson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cheson military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cheson family history

Discover More

What is the average Cheson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Cheson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cheson in 1982 was 87, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheson 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cheson family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial