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Chescavage Family History

Chescavage 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: Savage, Caccavale, Chestang, Sincavage, Cesare, Schrage, Cheshire

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Where is the Chescavage family from?

You can see how Chescavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chescavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Chescavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chescavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chescavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chescavage 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 19 census records available for the last name Chescavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chescavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Chescavage. 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 13 military records available for the last name Chescavage. For the veterans among your Chescavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chescavage lifespan?

Between 1948 and 1996, in the United States, Chescavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chescavage in 1948 was 55, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chescavage 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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