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Chidester Family History

Chidester Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of English Chichester. It is not found in English records.

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


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Where is the Chidester family from?

You can see how Chidester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidester family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chidester families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Chidester families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Chidester's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Chidester families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidester 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 Chidester ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chidester. 20% of Chidester men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Chidester women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chidester were Proprietor and Housekeeper.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Proprietor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Manager
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Chidester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Chidester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidester 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Chidester. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Chidester. For the veterans among your Chidester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidester lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Chidester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Chidester in 1941 was 28, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chidester

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidester 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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