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Chesbro Family History

Chesbro Name Meaning

English: variant of Chesbrough .

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


Similar surnames: Chesebro, Chessor, Chesher, Chesson, Chesnut, Chesser, Chesna, Cesaro

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Where is the Chesbro family from?

You can see how Chesbro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesbro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesbro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Chesbro families living in Massachusetts. This was about 64% of all the recorded Chesbro's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chesbro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesbro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chesbro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesbro. 23% of Chesbro men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Chesbro women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesbro were Employee and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Employee
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chesbro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesbro 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Chesbro. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 746 military records available for the last name Chesbro. For the veterans among your Chesbro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesbro lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Chesbro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Chesbro in 1949 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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