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Cheston Family History

Cheston Surname Meaning

English: habitational name probably from Chediston in Suffolk.

This appears more likely as a source than a scantily recorded Cheston in Ugborough (Devon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cheston family from?

You can see how Cheston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Cheston families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Cheston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cheston families in 1891.
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What did your Cheston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cheston. 100% of Cheston men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 79% of Cheston 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cheston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheston 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cheston. 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 999 military records available for the last name Cheston. For the veterans among your Cheston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheston lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Cheston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cheston in 1957 was 49, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheston 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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