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Chesner Family History

Chesner 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: Chester, Chesney, Cherner, Chesler, Chesher, Chesser, Scheiner

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Where is the Chesner family from?

You can see how Chesner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chesner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Chesner families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Chesner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chesner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesner 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 Chesner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesner. 23% of Chesner men worked as a Salesman and 45% of Chesner women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesner were Machinist and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    45%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%

What Chesner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chesner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesner 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Chesner. 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 166 military records available for the last name Chesner. For the veterans among your Chesner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chesner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chesner in 1959 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesner 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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