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Chezar Family History

Chezar 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: Caesar, Clear, Cesar, Chez, Char, Chizmar, Shear, Crear, Czar, Chrzan

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Where is the Chezar family from?

You can see how Chezar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chezar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chezar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Chezar families living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chezar's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Chezar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chezar 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 142 census records available for the last name Chezar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chezar 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Chezar. 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 22 military records available for the last name Chezar. For the veterans among your Chezar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chezar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chezar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Chezar in 1963 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chezar 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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