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Chez Family History

Chez Name Meaning

French: from chez ‘of the house of’. When a man of good lineage or repute became an outlaw this was added before his name to indicate both his status and the family of which he used to be considered a part. In some cases the chez was adopted as a surname in its own right and the surname was dropped. This surname is very rare in France. Americanized form of Polish Czyz ‘siskin’. Hispanic (mainly Dominican Republic): unexplained.

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

Similar surnames: Chew, Che, Chen, Chao, Shen, Chi, Char, Knez, Zhen, Hee

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You can see how Chez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Chez families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chez's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chez families in 1880.

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Census Records
There are 892 census records available for the last name Chez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chez 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Chez. 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 300 military records available for the last name Chez. For the veterans among your Chez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 892 census records available for the last name Chez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chez census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Chez

Passenger Lists

There are 424 immigration records available for the last name Chez. 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 300 military records available for the last name Chez. For the veterans among your Chez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chez lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Chez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Chez in 1956 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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