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Chesta Family History

Chesta 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: Cuesta, Cresta, Cesta, Chesla, Chesna, Testa, Cetta, Chester, Costa

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Where is the Chesta family from?

You can see how Chesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chesta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Chesta families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Chesta's in USA. California had the highest population of Chesta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesta 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 140 census records available for the last name Chesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesta 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Chesta. 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 14 military records available for the last name Chesta. For the veterans among your Chesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesta lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Chesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Chesta in 1978 was 47, and 80 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesta 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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