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Cheesmar Family History

Cheesmar 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: Cheesman, Cheeseman, Chismar, Cheema, Chessman, Caesar, Cesar

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Where is the Cheesmar family from?

You can see how Cheesmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheesmar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cheesmar families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheesmar's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Cheesmar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheesmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Cheesmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheesmar 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cheesmar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Cheesmar. For the veterans among your Cheesmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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