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Chese Family History

Chese 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: Chase, Chene, Chee, Chess, Chae, Chew, Chen, Hase, Hose, Cheng

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Where is the Chese family from?

You can see how Chese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chese families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 15 Chese families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Chese's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Chese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chese 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 Chese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chese. 28% of Chese men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chese women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chese were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Photographer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Chese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chese 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Chese. 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 248 military records available for the last name Chese. For the veterans among your Chese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chese lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Chese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Chese in 1973 was 87, and 77 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chese

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chese 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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