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Chestner Family History

Chestner 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, Chestnut, Hester, Koestner, Chesney, Castner, Christner

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Where is the Chestner family from?

You can see how Chestner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chestner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chestner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Chestner families living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Chestner's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Chestner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chestner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 210 census records available for the last name Chestner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chestner 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Chestner. 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 25 military records available for the last name Chestner. For the veterans among your Chestner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chestner lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Chestner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chestner in 1970 was 86, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chestner 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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