This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Chesebra family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Chesebra Family History

Chesebra 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: Chesebro, Chesbro, Chester, Cheshire, Chesmore, Chavera, Chimera

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Chesebra family from?

You can see how Chesebra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesebra family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Chesebra families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Chesebra's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Chesebra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesebra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chesebra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Chesebra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesebra census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chesebra

Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Chesebra. 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.

View all Chesebra immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Chesebra. For the veterans among your Chesebra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Chesebra military records

You've only scratched the surface of Chesebra family history

Discover More

What is the average Chesebra lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesebra 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Chesebra family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial