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Chesher Family History

Chesher Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cheshire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chesher family from?

You can see how Chesher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesher families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 68 Chesher families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Chesher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chesher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesher 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 Chesher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chesher. 34% of Chesher men worked as an Incapacitated and 74% of Chesher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesher were Insurance Clerk and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    34%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Window Cleaner
    23%
  • Insurance Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Shop Assistant
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Chesher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chesher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesher 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Chesher. 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 660 military records available for the last name Chesher. For the veterans among your Chesher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesher lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Chesher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Chesher in 1957 was 53, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesher 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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