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Cheeseman Family History

Cheeseman Name Meaning

English (southeastern): occupational name for a maker or seller of cheese from Old English c̄se cēse ‘cheese’ (from Latin caseus) + mann ‘man’.

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


Similar surnames: Chesterman, Cheesman, Houseman, Creelman, Mesman, Leseman, Christman

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Where is the Cheeseman family from?

You can see how Cheeseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheeseman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheeseman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 12 Cheeseman families living in New Jersey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Cheeseman's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Cheeseman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheeseman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheeseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheeseman. 26% of Cheeseman men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Cheeseman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cheeseman were Truck Driver and Nurse. .

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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

  • Laborer
    26%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housework
    10%
  • Nurse
    8%
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Census Records

There are 65,000 census records available for the last name Cheeseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheeseman 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Cheeseman. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Cheeseman. For the veterans among your Cheeseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheeseman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Cheeseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cheeseman in 1951 was 51, and 65 in 2004.

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