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Chesshir Family History

Chesshir Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cheshire.

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


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Where is the Chesshir family from?

You can see how Chesshir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesshir family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chesshir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Chesshir families living in Arkansas. This was about 49% of all the recorded Chesshir's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Chesshir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesshir 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 Chesshir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesshir. 62% of Chesshir men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Chesshir women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesshir were Tenant and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Tenant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Chesshir family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chesshir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesshir 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Chesshir. 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 195 military records available for the last name Chesshir. For the veterans among your Chesshir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesshir lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Chesshir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chesshir in 1948 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesshir 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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