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Chesters Family History

Chesters Surname Meaning

see Chester.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Chesters family from?

You can see how Chesters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chesters families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Chesters families living in New Brunswick. This was about 38% of all the recorded Chesters's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Chesters families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesters 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 Chesters ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Chesters. 100% of Chesters 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
    100%

What Chesters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Chesters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesters 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 Chesters. 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 962 military records available for the last name Chesters. For the veterans among your Chesters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Chesters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Chesters in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Chesters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesters 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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