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Chesick Family History

Chesick 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: Chesnick, Chernick, Chick, Cusick, Hosick, Check, Heick, Cherico

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Where is the Chesick family from?

You can see how Chesick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chesick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Chesick families living in Kent. This was about 58% of all the recorded Chesick's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chesick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesick 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 Chesick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chesick. 54% of Chesick men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chesick women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chesick were Miner and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%

What Chesick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 856 census records available for the last name Chesick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesick 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Chesick. 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 72 military records available for the last name Chesick. For the veterans among your Chesick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Chesick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chesick in 1963 was 86, and 68 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesick 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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