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Chessman Family History

Chessman Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Cheeseman .

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


Similar surnames: Cheesman, Chisman, Cressman, Chesson, Crissman, Shearman, Crisman

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Where is the Chessman family from?

You can see how Chessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chessman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chessman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 13 Chessman families living in Massachusetts. This was about 87% of all the recorded Chessman's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chessman families in 1840.
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What did your Chessman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chessman. 27% of Chessman men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Chessman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chessman were Gardener and New Worker. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Gardener
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    42%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Chessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chessman 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Chessman. 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 974 military records available for the last name Chessman. For the veterans among your Chessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chessman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chessman in 1953 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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