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Chesus Family History

Chesus 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: Chess, Jesus, Hess, Chelius, Chevis, Phebus, Theus, Cheers, Cheves

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Where is the Chesus family from?

You can see how Chesus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chesus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Chesus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chesus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Chesus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chesus 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 29 census records available for the last name Chesus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chesus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Chesus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Chesus. For the veterans among your Chesus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chesus lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Chesus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Chesus in 1979 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Chesus 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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