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Cheses Family History

Cheses 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: Cheves, Chess, Chaves, Hees, Chase, Chester, Hess, Cherek, Chene

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Where is the Cheses family from?

You can see how Cheses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheses family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cheses families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheses's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Cheses families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Cheses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheses 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cheses. 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 5 military records available for the last name Cheses. For the veterans among your Cheses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheses lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Cheses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cheses in 1987 was 95, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheses 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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