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Chessor Family History

Chessor Surname Meaning

Scottish (Aberdeenshire): variant of Cheshire.

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


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Where is the Chessor family from?

You can see how Chessor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chessor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chessor families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 8 Chessor families living in Berkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Chessor's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Chessor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chessor 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 Chessor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chessor. 43% of Chessor 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
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

What Chessor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chessor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chessor 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Chessor. 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 223 military records available for the last name Chessor. For the veterans among your Chessor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chessor lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chessor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chessor in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chessor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chessor 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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