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Chesil Family History

Chesil 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: Cecil, Theil, Chevis, Heil, Cherin, Chesla, Chesky, Chasin, Chess

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Where is the Chesil family from?

You can see how Chesil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesil family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Chesil family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Chesil's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chesil families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesil 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 8 census records available for the last name Chesil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesil 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Chesil. 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 1 military records available for the last name Chesil. For the veterans among your Chesil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesil lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Chesil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Chesil in 1974 was 41, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesil 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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