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Cheste Family History

Cheste 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: Chester, Chase, Cuesta, Beste, Chasse, Crete, Chene, Chute, Chesley

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Where is the Cheste family from?

You can see how Cheste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheste family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cheste families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Cheste families living in New Brunswick. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cheste's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Cheste families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheste 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 Cheste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheste. 36% of Cheste men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cheste women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Butcher
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Cheste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cheste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheste 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Cheste. 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 132 military records available for the last name Cheste. For the veterans among your Cheste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheste lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Cheste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cheste in 1963 was 75, and 76 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheste

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheste 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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