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Chescoe Family History

Chescoe 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: Chesmore, Cheston, Escoe, Checo, Chesson, Chessor, Chriscoe, Choe

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Where is the Chescoe family from?

You can see how Chescoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chescoe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Chescoe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chescoe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chescoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chescoe 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 Chescoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chescoe. 100% of Chescoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chescoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 472 census records available for the last name Chescoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chescoe 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Chescoe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Chescoe. For the veterans among your Chescoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chescoe lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1978, in the United States, Chescoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Chescoe in 1971 was 81, and 67 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chescoe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chescoe 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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