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Chesebrough Family History

Chesebrough Surname Meaning

English: variant of Chesbrough.

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


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Where is the Chesebrough family from?

You can see how Chesebrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesebrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesebrough families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Chesebrough families living in Yorkshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Chesebrough's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Chesebrough families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesebrough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chesebrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chesebrough. 100% of Chesebrough women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chesebrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesebrough 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 298 immigration records available for the last name Chesebrough. 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 456 military records available for the last name Chesebrough. For the veterans among your Chesebrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesebrough lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Chesebrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Chesebrough in 1964 was 71, and 85 in 2004.

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