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Chedester Family History

Chedester Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Chichester.

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


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Where is the Chedester family from?

You can see how Chedester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedester family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chedester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Chedester families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Chedester's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Chedester families in 1891.
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What did your Chedester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chedester. 26% of Chedester men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Chedester women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chedester were Farming and House Wife.

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • House Wife
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chedester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedester 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Chedester. 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 341 military records available for the last name Chedester. For the veterans among your Chedester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedester lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Chedester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Chedester in 1962 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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