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Chessey Family History

Chessey 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: Chesley, Chesney, Hessey, Cressey, Chesser, Hussey, Cressy, Chester

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Where is the Chessey family from?

You can see how Chessey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chessey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chessey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Chessey family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Chessey's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Chessey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chessey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chessey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chessey. 50% of Chessey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Chessey women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Teamster
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Chessey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chessey 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Chessey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 296 military records available for the last name Chessey. For the veterans among your Chessey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chessey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Chessey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chessey in 1962 was 76, and 63 in 2002.

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