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Chezem Family History

Chezem Surname Meaning

Altered form of Scottish Chisholm. Compare Chisum.

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


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Where is the Chezem family from?

You can see how Chezem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chezem family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chezem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Chezem family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chezem's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Chezem families in 1841.
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What did your Chezem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chezem. 27% of Chezem men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Wall Cleaner
    11%

What Chezem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chezem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chezem 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Chezem. 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 419 military records available for the last name Chezem. For the veterans among your Chezem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chezem lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Chezem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chezem in 1954 was 20, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chezem 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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