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Chadsey Family History

Chadsey 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: Chidsey, Chasey, Chandley, Chase, Hadley, Halsey, Chasse, Chancey

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Where is the Chadsey family from?

You can see how Chadsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chadsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Chadsey families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chadsey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chadsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chadsey 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 Chadsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chadsey. 23% of Chadsey men worked as a Salesman and 29% of Chadsey women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chadsey were Proprietor and Salesgirl.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Salesgirl
    15%

What Chadsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chadsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadsey 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Chadsey. 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 571 military records available for the last name Chadsey. For the veterans among your Chadsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadsey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chadsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chadsey in 1960 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chadsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chadsey 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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