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Chedsey Family History

Chedsey 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, Cheney, Chesley, Cherney, Hedley, Chesney, Hessey, Cressey

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Where is the Chedsey family from?

You can see how Chedsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chedsey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chedsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Chedsey families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Chedsey's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Chedsey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chedsey 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 Chedsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Ranch Owner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chedsey. 60% of Chedsey men worked as a Ranch Owner and 100% of Chedsey women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Ranch Owner
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Chedsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Chedsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chedsey 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Chedsey. 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 40 military records available for the last name Chedsey. For the veterans among your Chedsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chedsey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Chedsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Chedsey in 1963 was 69, and 71 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chedsey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chedsey 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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