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Chexnayder Family History

Chexnayder 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: Schexnayder, Shnayder, Schexnider, Schexnaydre, Alexander, Chevalier

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Where is the Chexnayder family from?

You can see how Chexnayder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chexnayder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chexnayder family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Chexnayder's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Chexnayder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chexnayder 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 Chexnayder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chexnayder. 100% of Chexnayder women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Chexnayder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Chexnayder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chexnayder 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chexnayder. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chexnayder. For the veterans among your Chexnayder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chexnayder lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Chexnayder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chexnayder in 1976 was 84, and 50 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chexnayder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chexnayder 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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