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Chickering Family History

Chickering Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. The surname seems to have died out in the British Isles.

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


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Where is the Chickering family from?

You can see how Chickering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chickering family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Chickering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Chickering families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Chickering's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Chickering families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chickering 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 Chickering ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Chickering. 100% of Chickering women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Chickering family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Chickering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chickering 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Chickering. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Chickering. For the veterans among your Chickering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chickering lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Chickering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Chickering in 1953 was 47, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chickering

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chickering 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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