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Chesebro Family History

Chesebro Name Meaning

English: variant of Chesbrough .

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


Similar surnames: Chesbro, Chessor, Chesser, Chesher, Sheperd, Cheshier, Chessman

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Where is the Chesebro family from?

You can see how Chesebro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesebro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesebro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Chesebro families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Chesebro's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Chesebro families in 1911.
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What did your Chesebro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesebro. 25% of Chesebro men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Chesebro women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesebro were Operator and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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What Chesebro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Chesebro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesebro 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Chesebro. 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 783 military records available for the last name Chesebro. For the veterans among your Chesebro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesebro lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Chesebro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Chesebro in 1955 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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