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Chesna Family History

Chesna Name Meaning

English and Irish: variant of Chesney .

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


Similar surnames: Chesnut, Chesney, Chesson, Shean, Cherny, Cheng, Cissna, Cessna

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Where is the Chesna family from?

You can see how Chesna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesna family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chesna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Chesna families living in British Columbia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chesna's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Chesna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chesna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesna. 41% of Chesna men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chesna women worked as a Student Nurse. .

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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
    41%
  • Miner
    14%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%
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What Chesna family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Chesna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesna 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Chesna. 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 222 military records available for the last name Chesna. For the veterans among your Chesna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesna lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chesna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chesna in 1963 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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