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Chehardy Family History

Chehardy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Chenard, Chard, Hardy, Ehrhardt, Cherry, Cardy, Beharry, Sheard

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Where is the Chehardy family from?

You can see how Chehardy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chehardy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chehardy family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chehardy's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chehardy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chehardy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Chehardy ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Chehardy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Chehardy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chehardy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Chehardy. 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 28 military records available for the last name Chehardy. For the veterans among your Chehardy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chehardy lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Chehardy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chehardy in 1957 was 50, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chehardy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chehardy ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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