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Chedister Family History

Chedister 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: Chedester, Chester, Chidester, Phemister, Heister, Meister, Chrismer

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Where is the Chedister family from?

You can see how Chedister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedister family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chedister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Chedister families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Chedister's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Chedister families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedister 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 Chedister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Peeder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chedister. 27% of Chedister men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chedister women worked as a Peeder.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Dry Sander
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Peeder
    100%

What Chedister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chedister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedister 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Chedister. 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 313 military records available for the last name Chedister. For the veterans among your Chedister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedister lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Chedister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chedister in 1945 was 68, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chedister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedister 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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