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Chege Family History

Chege Surname Meaning

East African (Kenya): unexplained.

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


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What did your Chege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chege. 100% of Chege men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Chege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chege 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Chege. 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 16 military records available for the last name Chege. For the veterans among your Chege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chege lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Chege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Chege in 1981 was 41, and 19 in 2001.

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