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Chessman Family History

Chessman Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Cheeseman.

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


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Where is the Chessman family from?

You can see how Chessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chessman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chessman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 12 Chessman families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Chessman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chessman families in 1911.
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What did your Chessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chessman. 60% of Chessman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chessman 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Chessman. 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 974 military records available for the last name Chessman. For the veterans among your Chessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chessman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chessman in 1953 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chessman 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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