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Chesh Family History

Chesh 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: Chess, Cheah, Chew, Chen, Cheng, Che, Chase, Cech, Chez, Hess

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Where is the Chesh family from?

You can see how Chesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chesh family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Chesh's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Chesh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Chesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesh 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Chesh. 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 8 military records available for the last name Chesh. For the veterans among your Chesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1977, in the United States, Chesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Chesh in 1972 was 79, and 51 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesh 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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