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Chesrow Family History

Chesrow 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: Cheston, Sherrow, Chernow, Chesson, Chessor, Chesbro, Herod, Heron

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Where is the Chesrow family from?

You can see how Chesrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesrow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chesrow family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesrow's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chesrow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesrow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Chesrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Chesrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesrow 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Chesrow. 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 39 military records available for the last name Chesrow. For the veterans among your Chesrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesrow lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Chesrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Chesrow in 1969 was 64, and 96 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesrow 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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