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Chesboro Family History

Chesboro 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: Chesbro, Chesmore, Chessor, Chesebro, Tesoro, Chester, Cheshire

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Where is the Chesboro family from?

You can see how Chesboro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesboro family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chesboro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Chesboro families living in South Carolina. This was about 92% of all the recorded Chesboro's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Chesboro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesboro 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 158 census records available for the last name Chesboro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesboro 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Chesboro. 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 35 military records available for the last name Chesboro. For the veterans among your Chesboro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesboro lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Chesboro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chesboro in 1965 was 71, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesboro 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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