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Chidster Family History

Chidster 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, Chester, Chidsey, Hiester, Lidster, Chisler, Chedester

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Where is the Chidster family from?

You can see how Chidster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chidster family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Chidster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Chidster family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Chidster's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Chidster families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chidster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Chidster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chidster 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Chidster. 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 11 military records available for the last name Chidster. For the veterans among your Chidster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chidster lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Chidster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Chidster in 1967 was 67, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chidster 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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