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Chidister Family History

Chidister 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: Chidester, Chedester, Chichester, Chester, Chrismer, Chidsey

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Where is the Chidister family from?

You can see how Chidister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidister family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chidister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Chidister families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Chidister's in USA. New York had the highest population of Chidister families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidister 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 Chidister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hill Supervisor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chidister. 34% of Chidister men worked as a Hill Supervisor and 100% of Chidister women worked as a 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

  • Hill Supervisor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Chidister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chidister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidister 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Chidister. 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 189 military records available for the last name Chidister. For the veterans among your Chidister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidister lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Chidister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Chidister in 1975 was 83, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chidister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidister 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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