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Cheseman Family History

Cheseman Surname Meaning

see Cheeseman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cheseman family from?

You can see how Cheseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cheseman families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cheseman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cheseman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cheseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheseman. 100% of Cheseman men worked as a Builders Labourer and 60% of Cheseman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    40%

What Cheseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Cheseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheseman 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Cheseman. 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 58 military records available for the last name Cheseman. For the veterans among your Cheseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheseman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Cheseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cheseman in 1971 was 75, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheseman 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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