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Chetister Family History

Chetister 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: Chester, Phemister, Heister, Chedester, Meister, Schetter, Chrismer

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Where is the Chetister family from?

You can see how Chetister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chetister family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Chetister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Chetister families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Chetister's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Chetister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chetister 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 85 census records available for the last name Chetister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chetister 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chetister. 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 36 military records available for the last name Chetister. For the veterans among your Chetister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chetister lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Chetister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chetister in 1974 was 78, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chetister 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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