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Chesinas Family History

Chesinas 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: Chesna, Cherian, Chestnut, Chelius, Chevis, Cortinas, Cheairs

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Where is the Chesinas family from?

You can see how Chesinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesinas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Chesinas families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Chesinas family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesinas's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Chesinas families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Chesinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesinas 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chesinas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Chesinas. For the veterans among your Chesinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesinas lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Chesinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chesinas in 1991 was 81, and 81 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesinas 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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