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Chessmar Family History

Chessmar 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: Chessman, Hessman, Chismar, Cressman, Chesshir, Chessher, Cheesman

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Where is the Chessmar family from?

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

There are 12 census records available for the last name Chessmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chessmar 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Chessmar. 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 37 military records available for the last name Chessmar. For the veterans among your Chessmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chessmar lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Chessmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chessmar in 1977 was 76, and 83 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chessmar 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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