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Chacksfield Family History

Chacksfield Surname Meaning

from the lost place Chekeswell in Brenchley (Kent) which is recorded as Chekesel Chekeshull in 126

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chacksfield family from?

You can see how Chacksfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chacksfield family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Chacksfield families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Chacksfield families living in Kent. This was about 64% of all the recorded Chacksfield's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Chacksfield families in 1891.
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What did your Chacksfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Chacksfield. 28% of Chacksfield men worked as a Postman and 90% of Chacksfield women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chacksfield were Farmer and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Postman
    28%
  • Farmworker
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Incapacitated
    6%
  • Dressmaker
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 95 immigration records available for the last name Chacksfield. 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 110 military records available for the last name Chacksfield. For the veterans among your Chacksfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chacksfield lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Chacksfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chacksfield in 1952 was 57, and 80 in 2003.

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