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Chestang Family History

Chestang Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Chastang.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Chestang family from?

You can see how Chestang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chestang family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Chestang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 53 Chestang families living in Alabama. This was about 83% of all the recorded Chestang's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Chestang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chestang 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 Chestang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chestang. 62% of Chestang men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Chestang women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chestang were Logger and Laundress.

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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
    62%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Logger
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Cook
    17%
  • Laundress
    17%

What Chestang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chestang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chestang 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Chestang. 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 208 military records available for the last name Chestang. For the veterans among your Chestang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chestang lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Chestang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chestang in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chestang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chestang 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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