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Chasmer Family History

Chasmer 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: Hamer, Hammer, Chase, Casper, Hasler, Casler, Chester, Chrismer

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Where is the Chasmer family from?

You can see how Chasmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chasmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chasmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Chasmer families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Chasmer's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chasmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chasmer 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 421 census records available for the last name Chasmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chasmer 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Chasmer. 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 28 military records available for the last name Chasmer. For the veterans among your Chasmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chasmer lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2000, in the United States, Chasmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Chasmer in 1959 was 37, and 77 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chasmer 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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