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Chadsey Family History

Chadsey Name 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: Chidsey, Chasey, Chandley, Chase, Hadley, Halsey, Chasse, Chancey

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Where is the Chadsey family from?

You can see how Chadsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chadsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chadsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Chadsey families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Chadsey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Chadsey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chadsey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chadsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chadsey. 84% of Chadsey men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Merchant
    17%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Chadsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chadsey 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 412 immigration records available for the last name Chadsey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 571 military records available for the last name Chadsey. For the veterans among your Chadsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chadsey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Chadsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Chadsey in 1960 was 38, and 87 in 2004.

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