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Chessen Family History

Chessen 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: Hessen, Chesson, Chesser, Chester, Hessel, Chasse, Jessen, Chesley

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Where is the Chessen family from?

You can see how Chessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chessen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Chessen families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chessen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chessen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chessen 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 Chessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chessen. 34% of Chessen men worked as a Proprietor Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor Salesman
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Chessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Chessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chessen 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Chessen. 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 66 military records available for the last name Chessen. For the veterans among your Chessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chessen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Chessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Chessen in 1964 was 62, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chessen 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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