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Chister Family History

Chister 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: Chester, Chisler, Lister, Coster, Meister, Chrismer, Huster, Crisler

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Where is the Chister family from?

You can see how Chister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chister family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Chister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Chister families living in Tennessee. This was about 55% of all the recorded Chister's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Chister families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chister surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Chister. 100% of Chister men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Chister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chister 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Chister. 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 33 military records available for the last name Chister. For the veterans among your Chister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chister lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Chister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Chister in 1979 was 70, and 50 in 1995.

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