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Chesmore Family History

Chesmore Surname Meaning

English: apparently a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Chesmore family from?

You can see how Chesmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Chesmore families living in Essex. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chesmore's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Chesmore families in 1891.
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What did your Chesmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chesmore. 100% of Chesmore 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 Chesmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesmore 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Chesmore. 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 368 military records available for the last name Chesmore. For the veterans among your Chesmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesmore lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Chesmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chesmore in 1958 was 53, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesmore 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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