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Chesaux Family History

Chesaux 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: Chesnut, Caesar, Cesare, Cesar, Chester, Chiesa, Chestnut, Chelius

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Where is the Chesaux family from?

You can see how Chesaux families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesaux family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chesaux family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesaux's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Chesaux families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesaux surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Chesaux. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesaux 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Chesaux. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chesaux. For the veterans among your Chesaux ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesaux lifespan?

Average Chesaux life expectancy in 1990 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesaux 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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