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Chesne Family History

Chesne 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: Chene, Cherne, Chesney, Cheyne, Chesna, Chen, Cheng, Chase, Cerne

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Where is the Chesne family from?

You can see how Chesne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Chesne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Chesne family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesne's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Chesne families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chesne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chesne. 100% of Chesne men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Chesne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 392 census records available for the last name Chesne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesne 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Chesne. 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 273 military records available for the last name Chesne. For the veterans among your Chesne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesne lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Chesne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Chesne in 1968 was 66, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesne 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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