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Cheairs Family History

Cheairs Surname Meaning

Variant of Chaires 1 a surname of French origin.

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


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Where is the Cheairs family from?

You can see how Cheairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheairs family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cheairs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 3 Cheairs families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cheairs's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cheairs families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheairs 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 Cheairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cheairs. 100% of Cheairs 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cheairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheairs 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cheairs. 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 295 military records available for the last name Cheairs. For the veterans among your Cheairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheairs lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cheairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cheairs in 1956 was 46, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheairs 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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