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Chenson Family History

Chenson 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: Henson, Chesson, Benson, Henton, Hanson, Stenson, Shenton, Hendon

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Where is the Chenson family from?

You can see how Chenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chenson family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chenson's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Chenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chenson 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 39 census records available for the last name Chenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chenson 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chenson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chenson. For the veterans among your Chenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chenson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Chenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Chenson in 1977 was 66, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chenson 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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