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Cheesley Family History

Cheesley Surname Meaning

see Charsley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cheesley family from?

You can see how Cheesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheesley family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Cheesley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Cheesley families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cheesley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cheesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheesley 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 Cheesley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cheesley. 94% of Cheesley 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
    94%
  • Shop Assistant
    7%

What Cheesley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cheesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheesley 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Cheesley. 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 111 military records available for the last name Cheesley. For the veterans among your Cheesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheesley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Cheesley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cheesley in 1974 was 51, and 67 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheesley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheesley 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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